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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.16, 4,296.44 and 916.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.16, 4,296.44 and 916.31 is: 1,374.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.16 : 4,296.44 = 916.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.16/4,296.44 = 916.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.16x = 4,296.44 × 916.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.16x = 3,936,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936,883.97/2,864.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.53

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