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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988.04, 4,482.14 and 796.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988.04, 4,482.14 and 796.76 is: 1,195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988.04 : 4,482.14 = 796.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988.04/4,482.14 = 796.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988.04x = 4,482.14 × 796.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988.04x = 3,571,189.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,189.87/2,988.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.16

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