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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.58, 4,298.82 and 917.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.58, 4,298.82 and 917.32 is: 1,376.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.58 : 4,298.82 = 917.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.58/4,298.82 = 917.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.58x = 4,298.82 × 917.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.58x = 3,943,393.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,393.56/2,865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.12

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