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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,978.92, 4,467.84 and 787.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,978.92, 4,467.84 and 787.66 is: 1,181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,978.92 : 4,467.84 = 787.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,978.92/4,467.84 = 787.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,978.92x = 4,467.84 × 787.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,978.92x = 3,519,138.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,138.85/2,978.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.35

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