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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.40, 3,657.66 and 795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.40, 3,657.66 and 795.12 is: 1,192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.40 : 3,657.66 = 795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.40/3,657.66 = 795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.40x = 3,657.66 × 795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.40x = 2,908,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,278.62/2,438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.70

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