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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.60, 4,295.23 and 915.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.60, 4,295.23 and 915.80 is: 1,373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.60 : 4,295.23 = 915.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.60/4,295.23 = 915.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.60x = 4,295.23 × 915.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.60x = 3,933,571.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,571.63/2,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.65

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