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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.48, 4,330.11 and 912.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.48, 4,330.11 and 912.30 is: 1,368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.48 : 4,330.11 = 912.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.48/4,330.11 = 912.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.48x = 4,330.11 × 912.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.48x = 3,950,359.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,359.35/2,886.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.57

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