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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.01, 4,291.67 and 913.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.01, 4,291.67 and 913.06 is: 1,369.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.01 : 4,291.67 = 913.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.01/4,291.67 = 913.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.01x = 4,291.67 × 913.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.01x = 3,918,552.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,552.21/2,861.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.64

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