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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.66, 4,307.52 and 791.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.66, 4,307.52 and 791.63 is: 1,187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.66 : 4,307.52 = 791.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.66/4,307.52 = 791.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.66x = 4,307.52 × 791.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.66x = 3,409,940.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,940.52/2,871.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.45

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