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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854, 4,281 and 1,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854, 4,281 and 1,030 is: 1,545

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854 : 4,281 = 1,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854/4,281 = 1,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854x = 4,281 × 1,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854x = 4,409,430
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409,430/2,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545

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