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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.04, 4,294.76 and 915.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.04, 4,294.76 and 915.39 is: 1,373.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.04 : 4,294.76 = 915.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.04/4,294.76 = 915.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.04x = 4,294.76 × 915.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.04x = 3,931,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,375.78/2,863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.15

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