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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.56, 4,292.37 and 1,013.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.56, 4,292.37 and 1,013.25 is: 1,518.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.56 : 4,292.37 = 1,013.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.56/4,292.37 = 1,013.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.56x = 4,292.37 × 1,013.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.56x = 4,349,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,243.90/2,863.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.82

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