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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.44, 3,657.49 and 794.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.44, 3,657.49 and 794.95 is: 1,192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.44 : 3,657.49 = 794.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.44/3,657.49 = 794.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.44x = 3,657.49 × 794.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.44x = 2,907,510.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,510.54/2,438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.37

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