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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.84, 3,661.84 and 797.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.84, 3,661.84 and 797.38 is: 1,196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.84 : 3,661.84 = 797.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.84/3,661.84 = 797.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.84x = 3,661.84 × 797.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.84x = 2,919,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,885.14/2,440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.26

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