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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.07, 4,295.60 and 1,303.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.07, 4,295.60 and 1,303.71 is: 1,955.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.07 : 4,295.60 = 1,303.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.07/4,295.60 = 1,303.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.07x = 4,295.60 × 1,303.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.07x = 5,600,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,600,198.94/2,864.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.33

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