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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.41, 4,294.41 and 783.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.41, 4,294.41 and 783.42 is: 1,174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.41 : 4,294.41 = 783.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.41/4,294.41 = 783.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.41x = 4,294.41 × 783.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.41x = 3,364,326.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,326.68/2,863.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.94

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