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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.40, 4,292.40 and 914.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.40, 4,292.40 and 914.08 is: 1,370.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.40 : 4,292.40 = 914.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.40/4,292.40 = 914.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.40x = 4,292.40 × 914.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.40x = 3,923,596.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,923,596.99/2,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.74

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