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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.04, 4,294.98 and 1,325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.04, 4,294.98 and 1,325.04 is: 1,987.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.04 : 4,294.98 = 1,325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.04/4,294.98 = 1,325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.04x = 4,294.98 × 1,325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.04x = 5,691,020.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691,020.30/2,864.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.06

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