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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.10, 4,296.83 and 916.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.10, 4,296.83 and 916.32 is: 1,374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.10 : 4,296.83 = 916.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.10/4,296.83 = 916.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.10x = 4,296.83 × 916.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.10x = 3,937,266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,266.68/2,864.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.70

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