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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.30, 4,300.66 and 787.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.30, 4,300.66 and 787.50 is: 1,181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.30 : 4,300.66 = 787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.30/4,300.66 = 787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.30x = 4,300.66 × 787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.30x = 3,386,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,769.75/2,867.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.17

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