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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.09, 4,464.18 and 785.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.09, 4,464.18 and 785.04 is: 1,177.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.09 : 4,464.18 = 785.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.09/4,464.18 = 785.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.09x = 4,464.18 × 785.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.09x = 3,504,559.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,559.87/2,976.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.57

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