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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.53, 3,661.08 and 797.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.53, 3,661.08 and 797.86 is: 1,196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.53 : 3,661.08 = 797.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.53/3,661.08 = 797.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.53x = 3,661.08 × 797.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.53x = 2,921,029.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,029.29/2,441.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.39

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