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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.10, 4,295.16 and 1,015.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.10, 4,295.16 and 1,015.28 is: 1,523.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.10 : 4,295.16 = 1,015.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.10/4,295.16 = 1,015.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.10x = 4,295.16 × 1,015.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.10x = 4,360,790.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,790.04/2,863.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.10

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