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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.34, 4,144.38 and 788.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.34, 4,144.38 and 788.92 is: 1,183.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.34 : 4,144.38 = 788.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.34/4,144.38 = 788.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.34x = 4,144.38 × 788.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.34x = 3,269,584.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,584.27/2,763.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.20

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