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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.04, 4,291.16 and 1,012.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.04, 4,291.16 and 1,012.08 is: 1,517.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.04 : 4,291.16 = 1,012.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.04/4,291.16 = 1,012.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.04x = 4,291.16 × 1,012.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.04x = 4,342,997.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,997.21/2,861.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.98

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