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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.58, 4,301.73 and 787.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.58, 4,301.73 and 787.50 is: 1,181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.58 : 4,301.73 = 787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.58/4,301.73 = 787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.58x = 4,301.73 × 787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.58x = 3,387,612.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,612.38/2,867.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.35

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