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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.76, 4,297.62 and 916.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.76, 4,297.62 and 916.92 is: 1,375.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.76 : 4,297.62 = 916.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.76/4,297.62 = 916.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.76x = 4,297.62 × 916.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.76x = 3,940,573.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,573.73/2,864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.53

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