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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.28, 4,292.22 and 913.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.28, 4,292.22 and 913.02 is: 1,369.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.28 : 4,292.22 = 913.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.28/4,292.22 = 913.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.28x = 4,292.22 × 913.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.28x = 3,918,882.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,882.70/2,861.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.63

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