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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.98, 3,660.28 and 796.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.98, 3,660.28 and 796.22 is: 1,194.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.98 : 3,660.28 = 796.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.98/3,660.28 = 796.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.98x = 3,660.28 × 796.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.98x = 2,914,388.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,388.14/2,439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.43

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