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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.92, 4,287.60 and 1,301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.92, 4,287.60 and 1,301.13 is: 1,949.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.92 : 4,287.60 = 1,301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.92/4,287.60 = 1,301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.92x = 4,287.60 × 1,301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.92x = 5,578,724.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,578,724.99/2,860.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.98

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