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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.32, 4,306.66 and 791.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.32, 4,306.66 and 791.48 is: 1,187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.32 : 4,306.66 = 791.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.32/4,306.66 = 791.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.32x = 4,306.66 × 791.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.32x = 3,408,635.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,635.26/2,871.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.13

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