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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.69, 4,292.60 and 913.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.69, 4,292.60 and 913.89 is: 1,370.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.69 : 4,292.60 = 913.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.69/4,292.60 = 913.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.69x = 4,292.60 × 913.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.69x = 3,922,971.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,922,971.38/2,861.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.86

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