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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856.73, 4,285.73 and 909.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856.73, 4,285.73 and 909.09 is: 1,363.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856.73 : 4,285.73 = 909.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856.73/4,285.73 = 909.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856.73x = 4,285.73 × 909.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856.73x = 3,896,114.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,114.29/2,856.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.84

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