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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.07, 4,298.30 and 1,283.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.07, 4,298.30 and 1,283.27 is: 1,925.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.07 : 4,298.30 = 1,283.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.07/4,298.30 = 1,283.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.07x = 4,298.30 × 1,283.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.07x = 5,515,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,515,873.02/2,864.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.89

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