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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.42, 4,287.98 and 1,009.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.42, 4,287.98 and 1,009.16 is: 1,513.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.42 : 4,287.98 = 1,009.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.42/4,287.98 = 1,009.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.42x = 4,287.98 × 1,009.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.42x = 4,327,257.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,257.90/2,858.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.86

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