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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.52, 4,287.80 and 910.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.52, 4,287.80 and 910.92 is: 1,366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.52 : 4,287.80 = 910.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.52/4,287.80 = 910.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.52x = 4,287.80 × 910.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.52x = 3,905,842.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,905,842.78/2,858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.39

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