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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.48, 3,659.34 and 796.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.48, 3,659.34 and 796.08 is: 1,194.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.48 : 3,659.34 = 796.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.48/3,659.34 = 796.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.48x = 3,659.34 × 796.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.48x = 2,913,127.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,127.39/2,439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.16

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