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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.41, 4,291.63 and 1,011.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.41, 4,291.63 and 1,011.05 is: 1,516.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.41 : 4,291.63 = 1,011.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.41/4,291.63 = 1,011.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.41x = 4,291.63 × 1,011.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.41x = 4,339,031.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339,031.05/2,860.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.93

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