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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.26, 3,659.70 and 795.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.26, 3,659.70 and 795.86 is: 1,194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.26 : 3,659.70 = 795.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.26/3,659.70 = 795.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.26x = 3,659.70 × 795.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.26x = 2,912,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,608.84/2,439.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.05

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