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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.23, 4,306.13 and 791.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.23, 4,306.13 and 791.13 is: 1,186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.23 : 4,306.13 = 791.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.23/4,306.13 = 791.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.23x = 4,306.13 × 791.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.23x = 3,406,708.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,708.63/2,871.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.50

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