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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.86, 4.28 and 1.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.86, 4.28 and 1.86 is: 2.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.86 : 4.28 = 1.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.86/4.28 = 1.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.86x = 4.28 × 1.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.86x = 7.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.94/2.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.78

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