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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.73, 4,283.40 and 1,007.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.73, 4,283.40 and 1,007.01 is: 1,510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.73 : 4,283.40 = 1,007.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.73/4,283.40 = 1,007.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.73x = 4,283.40 × 1,007.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.73x = 4,313,426.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,426.63/2,855.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.45

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