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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.45, 4,302.69 and 788.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.45, 4,302.69 and 788.41 is: 1,182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.45 : 4,302.69 = 788.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.45/4,302.69 = 788.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.45x = 4,302.69 × 788.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.45x = 3,392,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,283.82/2,868.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.62

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