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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.43, 4,287.59 and 910.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.43, 4,287.59 and 910.59 is: 1,365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.43 : 4,287.59 = 910.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.43/4,287.59 = 910.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.43x = 4,287.59 × 910.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.43x = 3,904,232.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,232.03/2,858.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.87

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