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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.07, 4,474.09 and 792.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.07, 4,474.09 and 792.02 is: 1,187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.07 : 4,474.09 = 792.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.07/4,474.09 = 792.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.07x = 4,474.09 × 792.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.07x = 3,543,568.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,568.76/2,983.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.89

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