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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.47, 4,294.30 and 915.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.47, 4,294.30 and 915.22 is: 1,372.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.47 : 4,294.30 = 915.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.47/4,294.30 = 915.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.47x = 4,294.30 × 915.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.47x = 3,930,229.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,229.25/2,863.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.54

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