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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.32, 4,297.08 and 1,015.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.32, 4,297.08 and 1,015.48 is: 1,523.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.32 : 4,297.08 = 1,015.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.32/4,297.08 = 1,015.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.32x = 4,297.08 × 1,015.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.32x = 4,363,598.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,598.80/2,864.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.43

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