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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.52, 4,298 and 917.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.52, 4,298 and 917.20 is: 1,375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.52 : 4,298 = 917.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.52/4,298 = 917.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.52x = 4,298 × 917.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.52x = 3,942,125.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,125.60/2,865.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.71

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