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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,981.91, 4,472.87 and 790.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,981.91, 4,472.87 and 790.81 is: 1,186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,981.91 : 4,472.87 = 790.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,981.91/4,472.87 = 790.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,981.91x = 4,472.87 × 790.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,981.91x = 3,537,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,537,204.80/2,981.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.22

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