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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.36, 4,289.22 and 911.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.36, 4,289.22 and 911.64 is: 1,367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.36 : 4,289.22 = 911.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.36/4,289.22 = 911.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.36x = 4,289.22 × 911.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.36x = 3,910,224.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,224.52/2,859.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.52

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