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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.56, 4,295.28 and 915.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.56, 4,295.28 and 915.74 is: 1,373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.56 : 4,295.28 = 915.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.56/4,295.28 = 915.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.56x = 4,295.28 × 915.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.56x = 3,933,359.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,359.71/2,863.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.59

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