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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.08, 4,295.64 and 916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.08, 4,295.64 and 916 is: 1,373.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.08 : 4,295.64 = 916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.08/4,295.64 = 916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.08x = 4,295.64 × 916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.08x = 3,934,806.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,806.24/2,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.85

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