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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.54, 4,481.39 and 796.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.54, 4,481.39 and 796.26 is: 1,194.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.54 : 4,481.39 = 796.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.54/4,481.39 = 796.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.54x = 4,481.39 × 796.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.54x = 3,568,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568,347.62/2,987.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.41

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