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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.66, 3,658.32 and 794.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.66, 3,658.32 and 794.68 is: 1,192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.66 : 3,658.32 = 794.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.66/3,658.32 = 794.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.66x = 3,658.32 × 794.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.66x = 2,907,193.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,193.74/2,438.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.13

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