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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,857.41, 4,286.45 and 1,008.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,857.41, 4,286.45 and 1,008.14 is: 1,512.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,857.41 : 4,286.45 = 1,008.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,857.41/4,286.45 = 1,008.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,857.41x = 4,286.45 × 1,008.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,857.41x = 4,321,341.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,341.70/2,857.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.33

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