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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.70, 4,293.60 and 1,013.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.70, 4,293.60 and 1,013.55 is: 1,520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.70 : 4,293.60 = 1,013.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.70/4,293.60 = 1,013.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.70x = 4,293.60 × 1,013.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.70x = 4,351,778.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,778.28/2,862.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.17

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