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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.92, 4,294.02 and 783.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.92, 4,294.02 and 783.08 is: 1,174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.92 : 4,294.02 = 783.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.92/4,294.02 = 783.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.92x = 4,294.02 × 783.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.92x = 3,362,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,561.18/2,862.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.52

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