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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.47, 4,288.09 and 778.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.47, 4,288.09 and 778.55 is: 1,167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.47 : 4,288.09 = 778.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.47/4,288.09 = 778.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.47x = 4,288.09 × 778.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.47x = 3,338,470.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,470.54/2,858.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.92

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