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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856.36, 4,285.44 and 1,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856.36, 4,285.44 and 1,007.40 is: 1,511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856.36 : 4,285.44 = 1,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856.36/4,285.44 = 1,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856.36x = 4,285.44 × 1,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856.36x = 4,317,152.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,152.26/2,856.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.42

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