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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.55, 4,293.94 and 1,013.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.55, 4,293.94 and 1,013.85 is: 1,520.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.55 : 4,293.94 = 1,013.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.55/4,293.94 = 1,013.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.55x = 4,293.94 × 1,013.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.55x = 4,353,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353,411.07/2,862.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.82

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