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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.22, 4,289.82 and 911.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.22, 4,289.82 and 911.98 is: 1,367.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.22 : 4,289.82 = 911.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.22/4,289.82 = 911.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.22x = 4,289.82 × 911.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.22x = 3,912,230.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,230.04/2,860.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.81

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