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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.44, 3,659.22 and 795.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.44, 3,659.22 and 795.92 is: 1,193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.44 : 3,659.22 = 795.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.44/3,659.22 = 795.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.44x = 3,659.22 × 795.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.44x = 2,912,446.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,446.38/2,439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.90

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