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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.12, 4,473.22 and 791.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.12, 4,473.22 and 791.16 is: 1,186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.12 : 4,473.22 = 791.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.12/4,473.22 = 791.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.12x = 4,473.22 × 791.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.12x = 3,539,032.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,032.74/2,982.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.75

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