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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.40, 4,293.92 and 914.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.40, 4,293.92 and 914.16 is: 1,371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.40 : 4,293.92 = 914.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.40/4,293.92 = 914.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.40x = 4,293.92 × 914.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.40x = 3,925,329.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,329.91/2,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.34

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