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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.31, 3,662.34 and 797.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.31, 3,662.34 and 797.47 is: 1,196.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.31 : 3,662.34 = 797.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.31/3,662.34 = 797.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.31x = 3,662.34 × 797.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.31x = 2,920,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,606.28/2,441.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.33

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