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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.75, 4,300.14 and 786.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.75, 4,300.14 and 786.78 is: 1,180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.75 : 4,300.14 = 786.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.75/4,300.14 = 786.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.75x = 4,300.14 × 786.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.75x = 3,383,264.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,264.15/2,866.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.17

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