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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.50, 4,287.62 and 1,009.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.50, 4,287.62 and 1,009.57 is: 1,514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.50 : 4,287.62 = 1,009.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.50/4,287.62 = 1,009.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.50x = 4,287.62 × 1,009.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.50x = 4,328,653.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,653.96/2,858.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.31

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