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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.42, 4,287.64 and 1,008.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.42, 4,287.64 and 1,008.53 is: 1,512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.42 : 4,287.64 = 1,008.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.42/4,287.64 = 1,008.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.42x = 4,287.64 × 1,008.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.42x = 4,324,213.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,213.57/2,858.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.80

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