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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.45, 4,288.18 and 1,010.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.45, 4,288.18 and 1,010.63 is: 1,516.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.45 : 4,288.18 = 1,010.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.45/4,288.18 = 1,010.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.45x = 4,288.18 × 1,010.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.45x = 4,333,775.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,775.34/2,858.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.13

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