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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.65, 4,288.29 and 910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.65, 4,288.29 and 910.40 is: 1,365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.65 : 4,288.29 = 910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.65/4,288.29 = 910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.65x = 4,288.29 × 910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.65x = 3,904,059.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,059.22/2,858.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.70

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