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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,857.46, 4,286.51 and 909.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,857.46, 4,286.51 and 909.21 is: 1,363.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,857.46 : 4,286.51 = 909.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,857.46/4,286.51 = 909.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,857.46x = 4,286.51 × 909.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,857.46x = 3,897,337.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,337.76/2,857.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.92

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