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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.38, 4,478.14 and 794.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.38, 4,478.14 and 794.16 is: 1,191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.38 : 4,478.14 = 794.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.38/4,478.14 = 794.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.38x = 4,478.14 × 794.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.38x = 3,556,360.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,360.66/2,985.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.26

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