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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.50, 3,657.36 and 795.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.50, 3,657.36 and 795.03 is: 1,192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.50 : 3,657.36 = 795.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.50/3,657.36 = 795.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.50x = 3,657.36 × 795.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.50x = 2,907,713.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,713.90/2,438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.42

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