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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.02, 4,475.69 and 792.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.02, 4,475.69 and 792.92 is: 1,189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.02 : 4,475.69 = 792.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.02/4,475.69 = 792.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.02x = 4,475.69 × 792.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.02x = 3,548,871.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,871.34/2,984.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.29

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