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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.15, 4,293.54 and 913.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.15, 4,293.54 and 913.89 is: 1,370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.15 : 4,293.54 = 913.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.15/4,293.54 = 913.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.15x = 4,293.54 × 913.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.15x = 3,923,823.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,923,823.27/2,862.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.94

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