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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.25, 3,657.00 and 794.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.25, 3,657.00 and 794.43 is: 1,191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.25 : 3,657.00 = 794.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.25/3,657.00 = 794.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.25x = 3,657.00 × 794.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.25x = 2,905,239.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,239.31/2,438.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.53

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