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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.74, 4,474.32 and 791.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.74, 4,474.32 and 791.44 is: 1,187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.74 : 4,474.32 = 791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.74/4,474.32 = 791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.74x = 4,474.32 × 791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.74x = 3,541,141.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,141.67/2,982.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.21

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