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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.99, 3,659.18 and 796.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.99, 3,659.18 and 796.19 is: 1,194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.99 : 3,659.18 = 796.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.99/3,659.18 = 796.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.99x = 3,659.18 × 796.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.99x = 2,913,380.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,380.25/2,439.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.01

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