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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840, 4,260.24 and 788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840, 4,260.24 and 788 is: 1,182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840 : 4,260.24 = 788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840/4,260.24 = 788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840x = 4,260.24 × 788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840x = 3,357,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,069.12/2,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.07

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