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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.72, 3,658.91 and 795.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.72, 3,658.91 and 795.96 is: 1,193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.72 : 3,658.91 = 795.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.72/3,658.91 = 795.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.72x = 3,658.91 × 795.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.72x = 2,912,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,342.02/2,439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.72

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