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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.20, 4,287.30 and 1,009.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.20, 4,287.30 and 1,009.72 is: 1,514.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.20 : 4,287.30 = 1,009.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.20/4,287.30 = 1,009.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.20x = 4,287.30 × 1,009.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.20x = 4,328,972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,972.56/2,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.58

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