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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.36, 4,287.72 and 910.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.36, 4,287.72 and 910.64 is: 1,366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.36 : 4,287.72 = 910.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.36/4,287.72 = 910.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.36x = 4,287.72 × 910.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.36x = 3,904,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,569.34/2,858.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.02

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