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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.90, 4,288.66 and 910.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.90, 4,288.66 and 910.65 is: 1,366.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.90 : 4,288.66 = 910.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.90/4,288.66 = 910.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.90x = 4,288.66 × 910.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.90x = 3,905,468.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,905,468.23/2,858.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.07

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