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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.59, 3,659.90 and 796.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.59, 3,659.90 and 796.10 is: 1,194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.59 : 3,659.90 = 796.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.59/3,659.90 = 796.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.59x = 3,659.90 × 796.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.59x = 2,913,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,651.56/2,439.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.32

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