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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.99, 4,309.51 and 793.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.99, 4,309.51 and 793.11 is: 1,189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.99 : 4,309.51 = 793.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.99/4,309.51 = 793.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.99x = 4,309.51 × 793.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.99x = 3,417,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,915.48/2,872.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.67

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