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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.07, 4,303.62 and 789.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.07, 4,303.62 and 789.11 is: 1,183.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.07 : 4,303.62 = 789.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.07/4,303.62 = 789.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.07x = 4,303.62 × 789.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.07x = 3,396,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396,008.06/2,869.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.66

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