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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.46, 3,658.40 and 795.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.46, 3,658.40 and 795.62 is: 1,193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.46 : 3,658.40 = 795.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.46/3,658.40 = 795.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.46x = 3,658.40 × 795.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.46x = 2,910,696.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,696.21/2,439.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.17

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