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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,857.91, 4,287.38 and 1,010.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,857.91, 4,287.38 and 1,010.10 is: 1,515.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,857.91 : 4,287.38 = 1,010.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,857.91/4,287.38 = 1,010.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,857.91x = 4,287.38 × 1,010.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,857.91x = 4,330,690.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330,690.42/2,857.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.33

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