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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.41, 4,294.60 and 1,303.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.41, 4,294.60 and 1,303.05 is: 1,954.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.41 : 4,294.60 = 1,303.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.41/4,294.60 = 1,303.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.41x = 4,294.60 × 1,303.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.41x = 5,596,057.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,596,057.06/2,863.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.34

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