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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859, 4,288.90 and 1,010.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859, 4,288.90 and 1,010.36 is: 1,515.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859 : 4,288.90 = 1,010.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859/4,288.90 = 1,010.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859x = 4,288.90 × 1,010.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859x = 4,333,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,333.00/2,859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.68

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