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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856.87, 4,285.14 and 908.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856.87, 4,285.14 and 908.92 is: 1,363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856.87 : 4,285.14 = 908.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856.87/4,285.14 = 908.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856.87x = 4,285.14 × 908.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856.87x = 3,894,851.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,894,851.40/2,856.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.33

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