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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.47, 4,301.21 and 787.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.47, 4,301.21 and 787.41 is: 1,181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.47 : 4,301.21 = 787.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.47/4,301.21 = 787.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.47x = 4,301.21 × 787.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.47x = 3,386,817.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,817.73/2,867.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.12

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