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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.78, 4,288.47 and 910.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.78, 4,288.47 and 910.53 is: 1,365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.78 : 4,288.47 = 910.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.78/4,288.47 = 910.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.78x = 4,288.47 × 910.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.78x = 3,904,780.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,780.59/2,858.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.89

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