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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.59, 4,457.43 and 780.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.59, 4,457.43 and 780.54 is: 1,170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.59 : 4,457.43 = 780.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.59/4,457.43 = 780.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.59x = 4,457.43 × 780.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.59x = 3,479,202.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,202.41/2,971.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.82

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