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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.68, 4,476.99 and 793.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.68, 4,476.99 and 793.56 is: 1,190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.68 : 4,476.99 = 793.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.68/4,476.99 = 793.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.68x = 4,476.99 × 793.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.68x = 3,552,760.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,760.18/2,984.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.33

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