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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.18, 4,295.04 and 914.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.18, 4,295.04 and 914.92 is: 1,372.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.18 : 4,295.04 = 914.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.18/4,295.04 = 914.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.18x = 4,295.04 × 914.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.18x = 3,929,618.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,618.00/2,863.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.47

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