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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.48, 4,289.07 and 1,010.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.48, 4,289.07 and 1,010.46 is: 1,516.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.48 : 4,289.07 = 1,010.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.48/4,289.07 = 1,010.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.48x = 4,289.07 × 1,010.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.48x = 4,333,933.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,933.67/2,858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.17

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