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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.52, 4,479.72 and 795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.52, 4,479.72 and 795.20 is: 1,192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.52 : 4,479.72 = 795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.52/4,479.72 = 795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.52x = 4,479.72 × 795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.52x = 3,562,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,273.34/2,986.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.78

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