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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.06, 3,662.27 and 797.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.06, 3,662.27 and 797.71 is: 1,196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.06 : 3,662.27 = 797.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.06/3,662.27 = 797.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.06x = 3,662.27 × 797.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.06x = 2,921,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,407.10/2,441.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.78

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