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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.93, 4,297.49 and 916.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.93, 4,297.49 and 916.88 is: 1,375.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.93 : 4,297.49 = 916.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.93/4,297.49 = 916.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.93x = 4,297.49 × 916.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.93x = 3,940,260.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,260.00/2,864.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.34

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