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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.96, 3,655.34 and 1,205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.96, 3,655.34 and 1,205.94 is: 1,806.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.96 : 3,655.34 = 1,205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.96/3,655.34 = 1,205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.96x = 3,655.34 × 1,205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.96x = 4,408,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408,120.72/2,439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.64

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