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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.33, 3,660.37 and 797.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.33, 3,660.37 and 797.30 is: 1,195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.33 : 3,660.37 = 797.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.33/3,660.37 = 797.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.33x = 3,660.37 × 797.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.33x = 2,918,423.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,423.15/2,441.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.42

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