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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.87, 3,643.30 and 785.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.87, 3,643.30 and 785.42 is: 1,178.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.87 : 3,643.30 = 785.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.87/3,643.30 = 785.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.87x = 3,643.30 × 785.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.87x = 2,861,498.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,498.54/2,428.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.12

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