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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.86, 3,642.03 and 785.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.86, 3,642.03 and 785.19 is: 1,177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.86 : 3,642.03 = 785.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.86/3,642.03 = 785.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.86x = 3,642.03 × 785.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.86x = 2,859,685.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,685.54/2,428.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.38

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