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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.78, 4,481.17 and 796.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.78, 4,481.17 and 796.33 is: 1,194.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.78 : 4,481.17 = 796.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.78/4,481.17 = 796.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.78x = 4,481.17 × 796.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.78x = 3,568,490.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568,490.11/2,987.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.36

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