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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.78, 4,295.80 and 783.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.78, 4,295.80 and 783.74 is: 1,175.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.78 : 4,295.80 = 783.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.78/4,295.80 = 783.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.78x = 4,295.80 × 783.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.78x = 3,366,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,766.85/2,863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.64

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