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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,857.89, 4,286.67 and 909.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,857.89, 4,286.67 and 909.84 is: 1,364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,857.89 : 4,286.67 = 909.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,857.89/4,286.67 = 909.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,857.89x = 4,286.67 × 909.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,857.89x = 3,900,183.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,183.83/2,857.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.71

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