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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.49, 4,477.89 and 794.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.49, 4,477.89 and 794.38 is: 1,191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.49 : 4,477.89 = 794.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.49/4,477.89 = 794.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.49x = 4,477.89 × 794.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.49x = 3,557,146.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,146.26/2,985.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.48

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