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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.37, 4,296.66 and 1,015.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.37, 4,296.66 and 1,015.68 is: 1,523.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.37 : 4,296.66 = 1,015.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.37/4,296.66 = 1,015.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.37x = 4,296.66 × 1,015.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.37x = 4,364,031.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,364,031.63/2,864.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.56

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