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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.59, 4,465.33 and 785.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.59, 4,465.33 and 785.49 is: 1,178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.59 : 4,465.33 = 785.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.59/4,465.33 = 785.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.59x = 4,465.33 × 785.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.59x = 3,507,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,472.06/2,976.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.35

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