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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,981.11, 4,471.71 and 790.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,981.11, 4,471.71 and 790.15 is: 1,185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,981.11 : 4,471.71 = 790.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,981.11/4,471.71 = 790.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,981.11x = 4,471.71 × 790.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,981.11x = 3,533,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,321.66/2,981.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.24

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