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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.33, 4,476.03 and 793.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.33, 4,476.03 and 793.16 is: 1,189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.33 : 4,476.03 = 793.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.33/4,476.03 = 793.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.33x = 4,476.03 × 793.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.33x = 3,550,207.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,207.95/2,984.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.62

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