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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.50, 4,464.36 and 785.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.50, 4,464.36 and 785.40 is: 1,178.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.50 : 4,464.36 = 785.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.50/4,464.36 = 785.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.50x = 4,464.36 × 785.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.50x = 3,506,308.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,308.34/2,976.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.00

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