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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.59, 4,479.56 and 795.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.59, 4,479.56 and 795.51 is: 1,193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.59 : 4,479.56 = 795.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.59/4,479.56 = 795.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.59x = 4,479.56 × 795.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.59x = 3,563,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,530.80/2,986.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.18

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