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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.36, 4,288.60 and 779.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.36, 4,288.60 and 779.53 is: 1,169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.36 : 4,288.60 = 779.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.36/4,288.60 = 779.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.36x = 4,288.60 × 779.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.36x = 3,343,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,088.46/2,859.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.18

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