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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.54, 4,291.50 and 912.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.54, 4,291.50 and 912.76 is: 1,369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.54 : 4,291.50 = 912.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.54/4,291.50 = 912.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.54x = 4,291.50 × 912.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.54x = 3,917,109.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,109.54/2,860.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.36

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