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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.53, 4,296.87 and 917.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.53, 4,296.87 and 917.48 is: 1,375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.53 : 4,296.87 = 917.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.53/4,296.87 = 917.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.53x = 4,296.87 × 917.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.53x = 3,942,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,270.80/2,865.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.76

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