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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.85, 4,301.90 and 787.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.85, 4,301.90 and 787.80 is: 1,181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.85 : 4,301.90 = 787.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.85/4,301.90 = 787.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.85x = 4,301.90 × 787.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.85x = 3,389,036.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,036.82/2,867.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.73

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