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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.30, 4,297.68 and 785.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.30, 4,297.68 and 785.49 is: 1,178.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.30 : 4,297.68 = 785.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.30/4,297.68 = 785.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.30x = 4,297.68 × 785.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.30x = 3,375,784.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,784.66/2,865.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.16

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