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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.07, 4,292.18 and 1,302.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.07, 4,292.18 and 1,302.53 is: 1,952.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.07 : 4,292.18 = 1,302.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.07/4,292.18 = 1,302.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.07x = 4,292.18 × 1,302.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.07x = 5,590,692.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,590,692.44/2,863.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.69

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