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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.20, 4,297.68 and 785.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.20, 4,297.68 and 785.04 is: 1,177.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.20 : 4,297.68 = 785.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.20/4,297.68 = 785.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.20x = 4,297.68 × 785.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.20x = 3,373,860.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,860.97/2,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.53

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