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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,857.61, 4,286.57 and 1,008.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,857.61, 4,286.57 and 1,008.74 is: 1,513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,857.61 : 4,286.57 = 1,008.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,857.61/4,286.57 = 1,008.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,857.61x = 4,286.57 × 1,008.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,857.61x = 4,324,040.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,040.29/2,857.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.17

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