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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.43, 4,291.38 and 1,012.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.43, 4,291.38 and 1,012.32 is: 1,518.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.43 : 4,291.38 = 1,012.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.43/4,291.38 = 1,012.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.43x = 4,291.38 × 1,012.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.43x = 4,344,249.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,249.80/2,861.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.21

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