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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.33, 4,303.94 and 789.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.33, 4,303.94 and 789.33 is: 1,183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.33 : 4,303.94 = 789.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.33/4,303.94 = 789.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.33x = 4,303.94 × 789.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.33x = 3,397,207.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,207.44/2,869.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.97

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