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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.89, 4,291.18 and 912.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.89, 4,291.18 and 912.94 is: 1,369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.89 : 4,291.18 = 912.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.89/4,291.18 = 912.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.89x = 4,291.18 × 912.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.89x = 3,917,576.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,576.86/2,860.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.36

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