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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.66, 4,287.06 and 910.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.66, 4,287.06 and 910.41 is: 1,365.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.66 : 4,287.06 = 910.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.66/4,287.06 = 910.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.66x = 4,287.06 × 910.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.66x = 3,902,982.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,982.29/2,858.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.32

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