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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.04, 4,281.02 and 1,004.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.04, 4,281.02 and 1,004.68 is: 1,507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.04 : 4,281.02 = 1,004.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.04/4,281.02 = 1,004.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.04x = 4,281.02 × 1,004.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.04x = 4,301,055.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,055.17/2,854.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.01

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