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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.54, 3,658.38 and 795.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.54, 3,658.38 and 795.08 is: 1,192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.54 : 3,658.38 = 795.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.54/3,658.38 = 795.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.54x = 3,658.38 × 795.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.54x = 2,908,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,682.50/2,438.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.80

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