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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.80, 4,298.58 and 918.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.80, 4,298.58 and 918.44 is: 1,377.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.80 : 4,298.58 = 918.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.80/4,298.58 = 918.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.80x = 4,298.58 × 918.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.80x = 3,947,987.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,987.82/2,865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.62

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