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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.68, 4,287.96 and 910.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.68, 4,287.96 and 910.84 is: 1,366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.68 : 4,287.96 = 910.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.68/4,287.96 = 910.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.68x = 4,287.96 × 910.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.68x = 3,905,645.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,905,645.49/2,858.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.24

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