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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.35, 3,657.56 and 795.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.35, 3,657.56 and 795.06 is: 1,192.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.35 : 3,657.56 = 795.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.35/3,657.56 = 795.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.35x = 3,657.56 × 795.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.35x = 2,907,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,975.68/2,438.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.60

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