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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.10, 3,657.45 and 794.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.10, 3,657.45 and 794.20 is: 1,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.10 : 3,657.45 = 794.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.10/3,657.45 = 794.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.10x = 3,657.45 × 794.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.10x = 2,904,742.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,742.82/2,438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.40

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