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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.41, 4,289.46 and 1,010.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.41, 4,289.46 and 1,010.15 is: 1,515.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.41 : 4,289.46 = 1,010.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.41/4,289.46 = 1,010.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.41x = 4,289.46 × 1,010.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.41x = 4,332,976.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332,976.57/2,859.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.34

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