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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.75, 4,261.17 and 788.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.75, 4,261.17 and 788.75 is: 1,183.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.75 : 4,261.17 = 788.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.75/4,261.17 = 788.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.75x = 4,261.17 × 788.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.75x = 3,360,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,997.84/2,840.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.14

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