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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.12, 4,288.70 and 779.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.12, 4,288.70 and 779.14 is: 1,168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.12 : 4,288.70 = 779.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.12/4,288.70 = 779.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.12x = 4,288.70 × 779.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.12x = 3,341,497.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,497.72/2,859.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.72

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