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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.42, 4,302.63 and 788.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.42, 4,302.63 and 788.44 is: 1,182.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.42 : 4,302.63 = 788.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.42/4,302.63 = 788.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.42x = 4,302.63 × 788.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.42x = 3,392,365.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,365.60/2,868.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.66

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