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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.65, 4,474.23 and 791.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.65, 4,474.23 and 791.35 is: 1,187.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.65 : 4,474.23 = 791.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.65/4,474.23 = 791.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.65x = 4,474.23 × 791.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.65x = 3,540,681.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,681.91/2,982.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.09

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