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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.84, 4,296.19 and 1,013.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.84, 4,296.19 and 1,013.95 is: 1,521.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.84 : 4,296.19 = 1,013.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.84/4,296.19 = 1,013.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.84x = 4,296.19 × 1,013.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.84x = 4,356,121.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,121.85/2,862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.61

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