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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.43, 3,662.37 and 797.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.43, 3,662.37 and 797.99 is: 1,197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.43 : 3,662.37 = 797.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.43/3,662.37 = 797.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.43x = 3,662.37 × 797.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.43x = 2,922,516.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,516.32/2,441.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.05

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