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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.86, 4,294.45 and 914.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.86, 4,294.45 and 914.91 is: 1,372.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.86 : 4,294.45 = 914.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.86/4,294.45 = 914.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.86x = 4,294.45 × 914.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.86x = 3,929,020.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,020.29/2,862.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.41

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