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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.97, 3,162.03 and 791.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.97, 3,162.03 and 791.58 is: 1,187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.97 : 3,162.03 = 791.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.97/3,162.03 = 791.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.97x = 3,162.03 × 791.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.97x = 2,502,999.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,999.71/2,107.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.40

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