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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.06, 4,288.53 and 911.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.06, 4,288.53 and 911.23 is: 1,366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.06 : 4,288.53 = 911.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.06/4,288.53 = 911.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.06x = 4,288.53 × 911.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.06x = 3,907,837.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,907,837.19/2,859.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.83

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