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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.23, 4,293.93 and 1,013.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.23, 4,293.93 and 1,013.45 is: 1,520.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.23 : 4,293.93 = 1,013.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.23/4,293.93 = 1,013.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.23x = 4,293.93 × 1,013.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.23x = 4,351,661.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,661.89/2,862.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.38

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