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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.34, 4,299.19 and 918.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.34, 4,299.19 and 918.29 is: 1,377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.34 : 4,299.19 = 918.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.34/4,299.19 = 918.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.34x = 4,299.19 × 918.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.34x = 3,947,903.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,903.19/2,866.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.33

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