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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.75, 4,293.31 and 1,301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.75, 4,293.31 and 1,301.88 is: 1,952.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.75 : 4,293.31 = 1,301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.75/4,293.31 = 1,301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.75x = 4,293.31 × 1,301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.75x = 5,589,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,589,349.70/2,862.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.44

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