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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.94, 4,306.52 and 791.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.94, 4,306.52 and 791.11 is: 1,186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.94 : 4,306.52 = 791.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.94/4,306.52 = 791.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.94x = 4,306.52 × 791.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.94x = 3,406,922.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,922.25/2,870.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.69

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