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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.44, 4,287.73 and 778.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.44, 4,287.73 and 778.46 is: 1,167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.44 : 4,287.73 = 778.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.44/4,287.73 = 778.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.44x = 4,287.73 × 778.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.44x = 3,337,800.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,800.96/2,858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.70

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