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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.55, 3,657.96 and 795.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.55, 3,657.96 and 795.24 is: 1,192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.55 : 3,657.96 = 795.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.55/3,657.96 = 795.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.55x = 3,657.96 × 795.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.55x = 2,908,956.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,956.11/2,438.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.90

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