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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.67, 4,471.07 and 789.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.67, 4,471.07 and 789.35 is: 1,184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.67 : 4,471.07 = 789.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.67/4,471.07 = 789.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.67x = 4,471.07 × 789.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.67x = 3,529,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,212.80/2,980.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.04

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