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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.57, 4,290.71 and 752.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.57, 4,290.71 and 752.14 is: 1,128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.57 : 4,290.71 = 752.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.57/4,290.71 = 752.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.57x = 4,290.71 × 752.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.57x = 3,227,195.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,195.26/2,860.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.17

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