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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.76, 4,315.11 and 796.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.76, 4,315.11 and 796.77 is: 1,195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.76 : 4,315.11 = 796.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.76/4,315.11 = 796.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.76x = 4,315.11 × 796.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.76x = 3,438,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,150.19/2,876.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.15

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