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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.21, 4,303.84 and 789.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.21, 4,303.84 and 789.44 is: 1,184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.21 : 4,303.84 = 789.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.21/4,303.84 = 789.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.21x = 4,303.84 × 789.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.21x = 3,397,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,613.54/2,869.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.16

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