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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.07, 3,662.08 and 797.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.07, 3,662.08 and 797.17 is: 1,195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.07 : 3,662.08 = 797.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.07/3,662.08 = 797.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.07x = 3,662.08 × 797.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.07x = 2,919,300.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,300.31/2,441.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.91

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