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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.97, 4,293.77 and 914.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.97, 4,293.77 and 914.32 is: 1,371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.97 : 4,293.77 = 914.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.97/4,293.77 = 914.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.97x = 4,293.77 × 914.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.97x = 3,925,879.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,879.79/2,861.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.74

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