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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.27, 4,144.28 and 788.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.27, 4,144.28 and 788.87 is: 1,183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.27 : 4,144.28 = 788.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.27/4,144.28 = 788.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.27x = 4,144.28 × 788.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.27x = 3,269,286.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,286.33/2,763.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.12

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