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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.88, 4,287.08 and 910.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.88, 4,287.08 and 910.82 is: 1,365.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.88 : 4,287.08 = 910.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.88/4,287.08 = 910.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.88x = 4,287.08 × 910.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.88x = 3,904,758.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,758.21/2,859.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.36

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