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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.89, 4,297.00 and 785.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.89, 4,297.00 and 785.08 is: 1,177.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.89 : 4,297.00 = 785.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.89/4,297.00 = 785.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.89x = 4,297.00 × 785.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.89x = 3,373,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,487.60/2,864.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.53

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