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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.06, 3,661.78 and 797.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.06, 3,661.78 and 797.77 is: 1,196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.06 : 3,661.78 = 797.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.06/3,661.78 = 797.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.06x = 3,661.78 × 797.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.06x = 2,921,274.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,274.85/2,441.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.72

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