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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.03, 4,294.64 and 1,361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.03, 4,294.64 and 1,361.73 is: 2,042.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.03 : 4,294.64 = 1,361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.03/4,294.64 = 1,361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.03x = 4,294.64 × 1,361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.03x = 5,848,150.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,848,150.86/2,863.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.64

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