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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.14, 4,290.60 and 912.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.14, 4,290.60 and 912.12 is: 1,368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.14 : 4,290.60 = 912.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.14/4,290.60 = 912.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.14x = 4,290.60 × 912.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.14x = 3,913,542.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,542.07/2,860.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.30

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