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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.55, 3,658.08 and 795.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.55, 3,658.08 and 795.04 is: 1,192.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.55 : 3,658.08 = 795.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.55/3,658.08 = 795.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.55x = 3,658.08 × 795.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.55x = 2,908,319.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,319.92/2,439.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.15

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