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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856.87, 4,285.44 and 1,008.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856.87, 4,285.44 and 1,008.45 is: 1,512.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856.87 : 4,285.44 = 1,008.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856.87/4,285.44 = 1,008.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856.87x = 4,285.44 × 1,008.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856.87x = 4,321,651.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,651.97/2,856.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.72

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