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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.10, 4,303.11 and 788.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.10, 4,303.11 and 788.59 is: 1,182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.10 : 4,303.11 = 788.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.10/4,303.11 = 788.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.10x = 4,303.11 × 788.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.10x = 3,393,369.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,369.21/2,869.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.73

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