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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.96, 4,296.84 and 917.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.96, 4,296.84 and 917.04 is: 1,374.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.96 : 4,296.84 = 917.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.96/4,296.84 = 917.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.96x = 4,296.84 × 917.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.96x = 3,940,374.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,374.15/2,865.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.89

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