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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.01, 4,296.42 and 915.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.01, 4,296.42 and 915.77 is: 1,373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.01 : 4,296.42 = 915.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.01/4,296.42 = 915.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.01x = 4,296.42 × 915.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.01x = 3,934,511.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,511.06/2,864.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.78

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