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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.57, 3,695.72 and 797.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.57, 3,695.72 and 797.14 is: 1,195.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.57 : 3,695.72 = 797.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.57/3,695.72 = 797.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.57x = 3,695.72 × 797.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.57x = 2,946,006.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,006.24/2,463.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.83

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