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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.44, 4,295.34 and 783.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.44, 4,295.34 and 783.48 is: 1,175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.44 : 4,295.34 = 783.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.44/4,295.34 = 783.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.44x = 4,295.34 × 783.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.44x = 3,365,312.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,312.98/2,863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.27

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