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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.32, 4,292.15 and 1,544.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.32, 4,292.15 and 1,544.07 is: 2,317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.32 : 4,292.15 = 1,544.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.32/4,292.15 = 1,544.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.32x = 4,292.15 × 1,544.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.32x = 6,627,388.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,627,388.43/2,860.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.01

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