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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.14, 4,280.12 and 1,003.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.14, 4,280.12 and 1,003.28 is: 1,505.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.14 : 4,280.12 = 1,003.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.14/4,280.12 = 1,003.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.14x = 4,280.12 × 1,003.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.14x = 4,294,158.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,158.79/2,852.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.59

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