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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.61, 4,295.95 and 1,302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.61, 4,295.95 and 1,302.82 is: 1,955.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.61 : 4,295.95 = 1,302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.61/4,295.95 = 1,302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.61x = 4,295.95 × 1,302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.61x = 5,596,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,596,837.41/2,862.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.15

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