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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.90, 4,294.35 and 915.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.90, 4,294.35 and 915.12 is: 1,372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.90 : 4,294.35 = 915.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.90/4,294.35 = 915.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.90x = 4,294.35 × 915.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.90x = 3,929,845.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,845.57/2,862.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.68

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