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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.81, 3,663.09 and 797.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.81, 3,663.09 and 797.97 is: 1,197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.81 : 3,663.09 = 797.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.81/3,663.09 = 797.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.81x = 3,663.09 × 797.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.81x = 2,923,035.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,035.93/2,441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.08

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