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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.58, 4,293.08 and 1,013.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.58, 4,293.08 and 1,013.46 is: 1,519.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.58 : 4,293.08 = 1,013.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.58/4,293.08 = 1,013.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.58x = 4,293.08 × 1,013.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.58x = 4,350,843.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,843.39/2,862.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.90

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