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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.28, 3,659.68 and 795.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.28, 3,659.68 and 795.84 is: 1,194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.28 : 3,659.68 = 795.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.28/3,659.68 = 795.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.28x = 3,659.68 × 795.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.28x = 2,912,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,519.73/2,439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.01

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