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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.90, 4,286.52 and 1,297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.90, 4,286.52 and 1,297.28 is: 1,945.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.90 : 4,286.52 = 1,297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.90/4,286.52 = 1,297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.90x = 4,286.52 × 1,297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.90x = 5,560,816.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,560,816.67/2,858.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.09

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