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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.32, 4,295.04 and 1,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.32, 4,295.04 and 1,015.08 is: 1,522.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.32 : 4,295.04 = 1,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.32/4,295.04 = 1,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.32x = 4,295.04 × 1,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.32x = 4,359,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,809.20/2,863.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.64

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