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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.03, 4,294.97 and 1,013.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.03, 4,294.97 and 1,013.14 is: 1,520.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.03 : 4,294.97 = 1,013.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.03/4,294.97 = 1,013.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.03x = 4,294.97 × 1,013.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.03x = 4,351,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,397.70/2,862.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.39

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