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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.04, 4,295.52 and 1,475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.04, 4,295.52 and 1,475.52 is: 2,215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.04 : 4,295.52 = 1,475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.04/4,295.52 = 1,475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.04x = 4,295.52 × 1,475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.04x = 6,338,125.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338,125.67/2,861.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.32

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