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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.92, 4,295.94 and 1,384.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.92, 4,295.94 and 1,384.54 is: 2,074.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.92 : 4,295.94 = 1,384.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.92/4,295.94 = 1,384.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.92x = 4,295.94 × 1,384.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.92x = 5,947,900.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,947,900.77/2,866.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.67

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