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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.45, 4,476.67 and 793.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.45, 4,476.67 and 793.06 is: 1,189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.45 : 4,476.67 = 793.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.45/4,476.67 = 793.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.45x = 4,476.67 × 793.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.45x = 3,550,254.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,254.74/2,984.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.59

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