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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.10, 4,295.26 and 915.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.10, 4,295.26 and 915.46 is: 1,373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.10 : 4,295.26 = 915.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.10/4,295.26 = 915.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.10x = 4,295.26 × 915.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.10x = 3,932,138.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,138.72/2,863.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.39

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