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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.78, 4,298.94 and 917.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.78, 4,298.94 and 917.46 is: 1,376.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.78 : 4,298.94 = 917.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.78/4,298.94 = 917.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.78x = 4,298.94 × 917.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.78x = 3,944,105.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,105.49/2,865.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.28

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