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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.34, 4,286.09 and 910.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.34, 4,286.09 and 910.29 is: 1,364.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.34 : 4,286.09 = 910.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.34/4,286.09 = 910.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.34x = 4,286.09 × 910.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.34x = 3,901,580.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,580.31/2,858.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.98

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