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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.52, 4,307.28 and 791.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.52, 4,307.28 and 791.54 is: 1,187.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.52 : 4,307.28 = 791.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.52/4,307.28 = 791.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.52x = 4,307.28 × 791.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.52x = 3,409,384.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,384.41/2,871.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.31

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