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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.86, 4,293.44 and 914.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.86, 4,293.44 and 914.18 is: 1,371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.86 : 4,293.44 = 914.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.86/4,293.44 = 914.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.86x = 4,293.44 × 914.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.86x = 3,924,976.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924,976.98/2,861.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.48

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