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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.85, 4,300.40 and 786.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.85, 4,300.40 and 786.80 is: 1,180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.85 : 4,300.40 = 786.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.85/4,300.40 = 786.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.85x = 4,300.40 × 786.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.85x = 3,383,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,554.72/2,866.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.23

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