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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.02, 4,290.69 and 912.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.02, 4,290.69 and 912.21 is: 1,368.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.02 : 4,290.69 = 912.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.02/4,290.69 = 912.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.02x = 4,290.69 × 912.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.02x = 3,914,010.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,010.32/2,860.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.53

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