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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.26, 4,468.80 and 788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.26, 4,468.80 and 788 is: 1,181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.26 : 4,468.80 = 788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.26/4,468.80 = 788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.26x = 4,468.80 × 788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.26x = 3,521,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,414.40/2,979.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.98

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