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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.98, 3,658.78 and 795.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.98, 3,658.78 and 795.22 is: 1,192.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.98 : 3,658.78 = 795.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.98/3,658.78 = 795.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.98x = 3,658.78 × 795.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.98x = 2,909,535.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,535.03/2,438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.93

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