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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.43, 4,334.38 and 915.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.43, 4,334.38 and 915.19 is: 1,372.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.43 : 4,334.38 = 915.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.43/4,334.38 = 915.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.43x = 4,334.38 × 915.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.43x = 3,966,768.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,966,768.11/2,889.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.86

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