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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.45, 4,328.27 and 911.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.45, 4,328.27 and 911.10 is: 1,366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.45 : 4,328.27 = 911.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.45/4,328.27 = 911.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.45x = 4,328.27 × 911.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.45x = 3,943,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,486.80/2,885.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.68

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