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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.17, 4,291.58 and 913.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.17, 4,291.58 and 913.23 is: 1,369.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.17 : 4,291.58 = 913.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.17/4,291.58 = 913.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.17x = 4,291.58 × 913.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.17x = 3,919,201.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,201.89/2,861.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.79

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