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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.74, 3,657.19 and 794.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.74, 3,657.19 and 794.90 is: 1,192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.74 : 3,657.19 = 794.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.74/3,657.19 = 794.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.74x = 3,657.19 × 794.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.74x = 2,907,100.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,100.33/2,438.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.05

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