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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.03, 4,294.94 and 1,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.03, 4,294.94 and 1,014.80 is: 1,521.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.03 : 4,294.94 = 1,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.03/4,294.94 = 1,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.03x = 4,294.94 × 1,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.03x = 4,358,478.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,478.56/2,864.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.80

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