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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,857.93, 4,287.32 and 910.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,857.93, 4,287.32 and 910.57 is: 1,365.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,857.93 : 4,287.32 = 910.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,857.93/4,287.32 = 910.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,857.93x = 4,287.32 × 910.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,857.93x = 3,903,904.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,904.97/2,857.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.99

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