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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.12, 4,477.68 and 793.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.12, 4,477.68 and 793.86 is: 1,190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.12 : 4,477.68 = 793.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.12/4,477.68 = 793.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.12x = 4,477.68 × 793.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.12x = 3,554,651.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,651.04/2,985.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.79

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