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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,981.01, 4,471.42 and 789.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,981.01, 4,471.42 and 789.76 is: 1,184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,981.01 : 4,471.42 = 789.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,981.01/4,471.42 = 789.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,981.01x = 4,471.42 × 789.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,981.01x = 3,531,348.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,348.66/2,981.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.61

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