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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.92, 3,659.76 and 796.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.92, 3,659.76 and 796.25 is: 1,194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.92 : 3,659.76 = 796.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.92/3,659.76 = 796.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.92x = 3,659.76 × 796.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.92x = 2,914,096.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,096.04/2,439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.34

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