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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.92, 4,284.96 and 1,472.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.92, 4,284.96 and 1,472.92 is: 2,207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.92 : 4,284.96 = 1,472.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.92/4,284.96 = 1,472.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.92x = 4,284.96 × 1,472.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.92x = 6,311,403.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,311,403.28/2,858.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.62

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