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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.93, 3,659.52 and 796.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.93, 3,659.52 and 796.47 is: 1,194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.93 : 3,659.52 = 796.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.93/3,659.52 = 796.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.93x = 3,659.52 × 796.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.93x = 2,914,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,679.60/2,439.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.58

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