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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.44, 4,308.09 and 791.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.44, 4,308.09 and 791.91 is: 1,187.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.44 : 4,308.09 = 791.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.44/4,308.09 = 791.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.44x = 4,308.09 × 791.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.44x = 3,411,619.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,619.55/2,872.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.71

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