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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.28, 3,657.53 and 794.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.28, 3,657.53 and 794.85 is: 1,192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.28 : 3,657.53 = 794.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.28/3,657.53 = 794.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.28x = 3,657.53 × 794.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.28x = 2,907,183.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,183.75/2,438.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.31

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