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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.13, 4,296.60 and 1,304.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.13, 4,296.60 and 1,304.13 is: 1,956.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.13 : 4,296.60 = 1,304.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.13/4,296.60 = 1,304.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.13x = 4,296.60 × 1,304.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.13x = 5,603,324.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,603,324.96/2,864.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.38

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