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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.47, 3,659.26 and 796.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.47, 3,659.26 and 796.19 is: 1,194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.47 : 3,659.26 = 796.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.47/3,659.26 = 796.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.47x = 3,659.26 × 796.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.47x = 2,913,445.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,445.93/2,439.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.29

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