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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,857.73, 4,286.73 and 910.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,857.73, 4,286.73 and 910.07 is: 1,365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,857.73 : 4,286.73 = 910.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,857.73/4,286.73 = 910.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,857.73x = 4,286.73 × 910.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,857.73x = 3,901,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,224.37/2,857.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.15

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