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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.87, 4,298.40 and 917.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.87, 4,298.40 and 917.82 is: 1,376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.87 : 4,298.40 = 917.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.87/4,298.40 = 917.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.87x = 4,298.40 × 917.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.87x = 3,945,157.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,945,157.49/2,865.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.60

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