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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.41, 4,299.17 and 786.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.41, 4,299.17 and 786.57 is: 1,179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.41 : 4,299.17 = 786.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.41/4,299.17 = 786.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.41x = 4,299.17 × 786.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.41x = 3,381,594.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,594.21/2,866.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.73

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