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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.88, 4,294.79 and 914.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.88, 4,294.79 and 914.63 is: 1,372.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.88 : 4,294.79 = 914.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.88/4,294.79 = 914.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.88x = 4,294.79 × 914.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.88x = 3,928,121.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,928,121.16/2,862.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.09

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