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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.59, 3,660.07 and 795.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.59, 3,660.07 and 795.94 is: 1,194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.59 : 3,660.07 = 795.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.59/3,660.07 = 795.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.59x = 3,660.07 × 795.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.59x = 2,913,184.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,184.98/2,439.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.13

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