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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.67, 4,288.42 and 1,010.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.67, 4,288.42 and 1,010.29 is: 1,515.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.67 : 4,288.42 = 1,010.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.67/4,288.42 = 1,010.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.67x = 4,288.42 × 1,010.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.67x = 4,332,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332,547.84/2,859.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.05

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