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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.88, 4,299.78 and 786.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.88, 4,299.78 and 786.94 is: 1,180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.88 : 4,299.78 = 786.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.88/4,299.78 = 786.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.88x = 4,299.78 × 786.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.88x = 3,383,661.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,661.07/2,866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.26

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