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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.24, 4,295.84 and 1,015.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.24, 4,295.84 and 1,015.37 is: 1,522.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.24 : 4,295.84 = 1,015.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.24/4,295.84 = 1,015.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.24x = 4,295.84 × 1,015.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.24x = 4,361,840.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361,840.50/2,864.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.86

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