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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.07, 4,458.22 and 781.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.07, 4,458.22 and 781.02 is: 1,171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.07 : 4,458.22 = 781.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.07/4,458.22 = 781.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.07x = 4,458.22 × 781.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.07x = 3,481,957.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,957.03/2,972.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.56

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