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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.47, 4,307.06 and 791.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.47, 4,307.06 and 791.49 is: 1,187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.47 : 4,307.06 = 791.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.47/4,307.06 = 791.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.47x = 4,307.06 × 791.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.47x = 3,409,013.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,013.05/2,871.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.20

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