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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.13, 4,290.20 and 912.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.13, 4,290.20 and 912.48 is: 1,368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.13 : 4,290.20 = 912.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.13/4,290.20 = 912.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.13x = 4,290.20 × 912.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.13x = 3,914,717.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,717.13/2,860.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.72

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