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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.13, 4,284.47 and 909.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.13, 4,284.47 and 909.07 is: 1,362.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.13 : 4,284.47 = 909.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.13/4,284.47 = 909.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.13x = 4,284.47 × 909.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.13x = 3,894,878.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,894,878.60/2,858.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.74

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