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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,839, 4,258.50 and 787

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,839, 4,258.50 and 787 is: 1,180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,839 : 4,258.50 = 787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,839/4,258.50 = 787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,839x = 4,258.50 × 787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,839x = 3,351,439.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,439.50/2,839
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.50

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