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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.83, 3,659.43 and 796.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.83, 3,659.43 and 796.25 is: 1,194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.83 : 3,659.43 = 796.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.83/3,659.43 = 796.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.83x = 3,659.43 × 796.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.83x = 2,913,821.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,821.14/2,439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.27

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