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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,857.64, 4,286.82 and 1,008.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,857.64, 4,286.82 and 1,008.62 is: 1,513.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,857.64 : 4,286.82 = 1,008.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,857.64/4,286.82 = 1,008.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,857.64x = 4,286.82 × 1,008.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,857.64x = 4,323,772.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,772.39/2,857.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.06

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