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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.92, 3,661.86 and 797.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.92, 3,661.86 and 797.57 is: 1,196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.92 : 3,661.86 = 797.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.92/3,661.86 = 797.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.92x = 3,661.86 × 797.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.92x = 2,920,593.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,593.91/2,441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.02

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