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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.68, 4,478.72 and 794.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.68, 4,478.72 and 794.36 is: 1,191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.68 : 4,478.72 = 794.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.68/4,478.72 = 794.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.68x = 4,478.72 × 794.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.68x = 3,557,689.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,689.65/2,985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.59

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