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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,857.65, 4,287.39 and 909.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,857.65, 4,287.39 and 909.87 is: 1,365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,857.65 : 4,287.39 = 909.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,857.65/4,287.39 = 909.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,857.65x = 4,287.39 × 909.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,857.65x = 3,900,967.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,967.54/2,857.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.10

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