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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.06, 4,290.03 and 912.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.06, 4,290.03 and 912.23 is: 1,368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.06 : 4,290.03 = 912.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.06/4,290.03 = 912.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.06x = 4,290.03 × 912.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.06x = 3,913,494.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,494.07/2,860.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.33

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