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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.68, 4,298.79 and 917.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.68, 4,298.79 and 917.42 is: 1,376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.68 : 4,298.79 = 917.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.68/4,298.79 = 917.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.68x = 4,298.79 × 917.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.68x = 3,943,795.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,795.92/2,865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.22

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