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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.35, 3,658.10 and 794.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.35, 3,658.10 and 794.89 is: 1,192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.35 : 3,658.10 = 794.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.35/3,658.10 = 794.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.35x = 3,658.10 × 794.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.35x = 2,907,787.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,787.11/2,438.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.52

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