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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.09, 4,293.56 and 1,012.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.09, 4,293.56 and 1,012.20 is: 1,518.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.09 : 4,293.56 = 1,012.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.09/4,293.56 = 1,012.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.09x = 4,293.56 × 1,012.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.09x = 4,345,943.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,345,943.96/2,861.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.98

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