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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.11, 4,283.57 and 1,006.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.11, 4,283.57 and 1,006.15 is: 1,509.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.11 : 4,283.57 = 1,006.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.11/4,283.57 = 1,006.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.11x = 4,283.57 × 1,006.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.11x = 4,309,908.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,908.92/2,855.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.54

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