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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.13, 4,297.70 and 785.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.13, 4,297.70 and 785.15 is: 1,177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.13 : 4,297.70 = 785.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.13/4,297.70 = 785.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.13x = 4,297.70 × 785.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.13x = 3,374,337.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,337.19/2,865.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.73

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