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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,981.97, 4,472.97 and 790.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,981.97, 4,472.97 and 790.53 is: 1,185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,981.97 : 4,472.97 = 790.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,981.97/4,472.97 = 790.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,981.97x = 4,472.97 × 790.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,981.97x = 3,536,016.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,016.97/2,981.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.80

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