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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.59, 3,658.40 and 795.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.59, 3,658.40 and 795.10 is: 1,192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.59 : 3,658.40 = 795.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.59/3,658.40 = 795.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.59x = 3,658.40 × 795.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.59x = 2,908,793.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,793.84/2,438.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.82

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