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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.78, 4,292.68 and 914.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.78, 4,292.68 and 914.73 is: 1,371.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.78 : 4,292.68 = 914.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.78/4,292.68 = 914.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.78x = 4,292.68 × 914.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.78x = 3,926,643.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,926,643.18/2,862.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.62

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