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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.05, 4,290.07 and 912.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.05, 4,290.07 and 912.25 is: 1,368.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.05 : 4,290.07 = 912.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.05/4,290.07 = 912.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.05x = 4,290.07 × 912.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.05x = 3,913,616.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,616.36/2,860.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.37

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