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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.01, 4,292.09 and 913.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.01, 4,292.09 and 913.75 is: 1,370.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.01 : 4,292.09 = 913.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.01/4,292.09 = 913.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.01x = 4,292.09 × 913.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.01x = 3,921,892.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,892.67/2,862.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.33

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