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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.93, 4,481.42 and 796.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.93, 4,481.42 and 796.79 is: 1,195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.93 : 4,481.42 = 796.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.93/4,481.42 = 796.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.93x = 4,481.42 × 796.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.93x = 3,570,724.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,724.25/2,987.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.05

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