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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.19, 4,287.84 and 910.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.19, 4,287.84 and 910.02 is: 1,365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.19 : 4,287.84 = 910.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.19/4,287.84 = 910.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.19x = 4,287.84 × 910.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.19x = 3,902,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,020.16/2,858.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.21

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