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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.24, 4,295.22 and 1,014.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.24, 4,295.22 and 1,014.64 is: 1,522.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.24 : 4,295.22 = 1,014.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.24/4,295.22 = 1,014.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.24x = 4,295.22 × 1,014.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.24x = 4,358,102.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,102.02/2,863.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.09

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