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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.36, 4,478.10 and 794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.36, 4,478.10 and 794.40 is: 1,191.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.36 : 4,478.10 = 794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.36/4,478.10 = 794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.36x = 4,478.10 × 794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.36x = 3,557,402.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,402.64/2,985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.62

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