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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.58, 4,457.43 and 780.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.58, 4,457.43 and 780.53 is: 1,170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.58 : 4,457.43 = 780.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.58/4,457.43 = 780.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.58x = 4,457.43 × 780.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.58x = 3,479,135.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,135.55/2,971.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.81

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