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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.64, 4,477.05 and 793.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.64, 4,477.05 and 793.59 is: 1,190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.64 : 4,477.05 = 793.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.64/4,477.05 = 793.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.64x = 4,477.05 × 793.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.64x = 3,552,942.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,942.11/2,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.41

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