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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.04, 4,291.38 and 913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.04, 4,291.38 and 913.44 is: 1,370.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.04 : 4,291.38 = 913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.04/4,291.38 = 913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.04x = 4,291.38 × 913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.04x = 3,919,918.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,918.15/2,861.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.10

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