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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.44, 4,288.20 and 1,010.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.44, 4,288.20 and 1,010.24 is: 1,515.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.44 : 4,288.20 = 1,010.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.44/4,288.20 = 1,010.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.44x = 4,288.20 × 1,010.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.44x = 4,332,111.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332,111.17/2,859.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.02

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