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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.04, 4,473.27 and 790.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.04, 4,473.27 and 790.75 is: 1,186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.04 : 4,473.27 = 790.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.04/4,473.27 = 790.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.04x = 4,473.27 × 790.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.04x = 3,537,238.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,537,238.25/2,982.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.18

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