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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.93, 4,481.87 and 796.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.93, 4,481.87 and 796.83 is: 1,195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.93 : 4,481.87 = 796.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.93/4,481.87 = 796.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.93x = 4,481.87 × 796.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.93x = 3,571,284.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,284.49/2,987.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.24

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