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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,839.75, 4,259.67 and 787.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,839.75, 4,259.67 and 787.75 is: 1,181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,839.75 : 4,259.67 = 787.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,839.75/4,259.67 = 787.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,839.75x = 4,259.67 × 787.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,839.75x = 3,355,555.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,555.04/2,839.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.64

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