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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,981.93, 4,472.37 and 790.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,981.93, 4,472.37 and 790.88 is: 1,186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,981.93 : 4,472.37 = 790.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,981.93/4,472.37 = 790.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,981.93x = 4,472.37 × 790.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,981.93x = 3,537,085.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,537,085.62/2,981.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.18

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