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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.80, 4,291.22 and 1,012.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.80, 4,291.22 and 1,012.06 is: 1,518.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.80 : 4,291.22 = 1,012.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.80/4,291.22 = 1,012.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.80x = 4,291.22 × 1,012.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.80x = 4,342,972.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,972.11/2,860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.10

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