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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.50, 3,659.63 and 795.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.50, 3,659.63 and 795.66 is: 1,193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.50 : 3,659.63 = 795.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.50/3,659.63 = 795.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.50x = 3,659.63 × 795.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.50x = 2,911,824.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911,824.09/2,439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.62

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