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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.54, 3,659.88 and 796.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.54, 3,659.88 and 796.08 is: 1,194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.54 : 3,659.88 = 796.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.54/3,659.88 = 796.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.54x = 3,659.88 × 796.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.54x = 2,913,557.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,557.27/2,439.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.31

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