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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856.93, 4,285.35 and 909.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856.93, 4,285.35 and 909.11 is: 1,363.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856.93 : 4,285.35 = 909.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856.93/4,285.35 = 909.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856.93x = 4,285.35 × 909.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856.93x = 3,895,833.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,833.11/2,856.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.64

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