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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.75, 4,288.10 and 778.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.75, 4,288.10 and 778.75 is: 1,168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.75 : 4,288.10 = 778.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.75/4,288.10 = 778.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.75x = 4,288.10 × 778.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.75x = 3,339,349.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,349.10/2,858.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.11

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