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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.37, 4,295.88 and 1,402.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.37, 4,295.88 and 1,402.95 is: 2,104.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.37 : 4,295.88 = 1,402.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.37/4,295.88 = 1,402.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.37x = 4,295.88 × 1,402.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.37x = 6,026,897.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,026,897.83/2,863.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.83

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