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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.25, 4,255.88 and 785.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.25, 4,255.88 and 785.25 is: 1,177.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.25 : 4,255.88 = 785.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.25/4,255.88 = 785.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.25x = 4,255.88 × 785.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.25x = 3,341,925.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,925.84/2,837.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.88

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