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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.78, 4,476.67 and 793.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.78, 4,476.67 and 793.33 is: 1,189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.78 : 4,476.67 = 793.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.78/4,476.67 = 793.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.78x = 4,476.67 × 793.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.78x = 3,551,463.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,463.44/2,984.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.86

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