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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.39, 4,302.59 and 788.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.39, 4,302.59 and 788.42 is: 1,182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.39 : 4,302.59 = 788.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.39/4,302.59 = 788.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.39x = 4,302.59 × 788.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.39x = 3,392,248.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,248.01/2,868.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.63

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