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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.39, 3,658.72 and 795.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.39, 3,658.72 and 795.94 is: 1,193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.39 : 3,658.72 = 795.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.39/3,658.72 = 795.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.39x = 3,658.72 × 795.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.39x = 2,912,111.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,111.95/2,439.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.79

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