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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.22, 4,293.75 and 1,012.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.22, 4,293.75 and 1,012.33 is: 1,519.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.22 : 4,293.75 = 1,012.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.22/4,293.75 = 1,012.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.22x = 4,293.75 × 1,012.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.22x = 4,346,670.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,670.47/2,861.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.17

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