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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.56, 3,657.82 and 795.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.56, 3,657.82 and 795.87 is: 1,193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.56 : 3,657.82 = 795.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.56/3,657.82 = 795.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.56x = 3,657.82 × 795.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.56x = 2,911,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911,133.50/2,439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.30

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