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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.77, 4,478.91 and 794.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.77, 4,478.91 and 794.50 is: 1,191.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.77 : 4,478.91 = 794.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.77/4,478.91 = 794.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.77x = 4,478.91 × 794.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.77x = 3,558,474.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,474.64/2,985.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.81

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