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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.36, 4,457.29 and 780.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.36, 4,457.29 and 780.09 is: 1,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.36 : 4,457.29 = 780.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.36/4,457.29 = 780.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.36x = 4,457.29 × 780.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.36x = 3,477,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,087.36/2,971.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.20

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