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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.41, 4,476.84 and 793.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.41, 4,476.84 and 793.09 is: 1,189.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.41 : 4,476.84 = 793.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.41/4,476.84 = 793.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.41x = 4,476.84 × 793.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.41x = 3,550,537.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,537.04/2,984.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.69

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