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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.05, 3,658.10 and 795.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.05, 3,658.10 and 795.65 is: 1,193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.05 : 3,658.10 = 795.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.05/3,658.10 = 795.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.05x = 3,658.10 × 795.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.05x = 2,910,545.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,545.00/2,439.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.31

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