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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.66, 4,295.01 and 1,013.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.66, 4,295.01 and 1,013.30 is: 1,520.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.66 : 4,295.01 = 1,013.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.66/4,295.01 = 1,013.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.66x = 4,295.01 × 1,013.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.66x = 4,352,133.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352,133.63/2,862.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.31

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