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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.20, 4,293.32 and 1,013.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.20, 4,293.32 and 1,013.34 is: 1,520.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.20 : 4,293.32 = 1,013.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.20/4,293.32 = 1,013.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.20x = 4,293.32 × 1,013.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.20x = 4,350,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,587.82/2,862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.01

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