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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.93, 4,294.47 and 782.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.93, 4,294.47 and 782.96 is: 1,174.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.93 : 4,294.47 = 782.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.93/4,294.47 = 782.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.93x = 4,294.47 × 782.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.93x = 3,362,398.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,398.23/2,862.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.46

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