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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.75, 4,258.17 and 786.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.75, 4,258.17 and 786.75 is: 1,180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.75 : 4,258.17 = 786.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.75/4,258.17 = 786.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.75x = 4,258.17 × 786.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.75x = 3,350,115.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,115.25/2,838.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.14

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