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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.12, 4,364.40 and 857.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.12, 4,364.40 and 857.12 is: 1,285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.12 : 4,364.40 = 857.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.12/4,364.40 = 857.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.12x = 4,364.40 × 857.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.12x = 3,740,814.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,814.53/2,909.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.89

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