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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.02, 4,287.69 and 910.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.02, 4,287.69 and 910.21 is: 1,365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.02 : 4,287.69 = 910.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.02/4,287.69 = 910.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.02x = 4,287.69 × 910.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.02x = 3,902,698.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,698.31/2,858.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.53

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