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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.45, 4,287.80 and 1,010.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.45, 4,287.80 and 1,010.41 is: 1,514.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.45 : 4,287.80 = 1,010.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.45/4,287.80 = 1,010.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.45x = 4,287.80 × 1,010.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.45x = 4,332,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332,430.95/2,860.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.60

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