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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,857.87, 4,286.94 and 1,009.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,857.87, 4,286.94 and 1,009.45 is: 1,514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,857.87 : 4,286.94 = 1,009.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,857.87/4,286.94 = 1,009.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,857.87x = 4,286.94 × 1,009.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,857.87x = 4,327,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,451.58/2,857.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.22

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