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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.02, 4,306.55 and 791.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.02, 4,306.55 and 791.14 is: 1,186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.02 : 4,306.55 = 791.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.02/4,306.55 = 791.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.02x = 4,306.55 × 791.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.02x = 3,407,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,407,084.05/2,871.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.72

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