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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.39, 4,303.30 and 788.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.39, 4,303.30 and 788.90 is: 1,183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.39 : 4,303.30 = 788.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.39/4,303.30 = 788.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.39x = 4,303.30 × 788.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.39x = 3,394,873.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,873.37/2,869.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.13

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