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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.56, 3,658.38 and 795.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.56, 3,658.38 and 795.07 is: 1,192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.56 : 3,658.38 = 795.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.56/3,658.38 = 795.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.56x = 3,658.38 × 795.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.56x = 2,908,668.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,668.19/2,438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.78

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