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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.49, 4,295.94 and 915.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.49, 4,295.94 and 915.69 is: 1,373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.49 : 4,295.94 = 915.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.49/4,295.94 = 915.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.49x = 4,295.94 × 915.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.49x = 3,933,737.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,737.81/2,863.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.76

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