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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.44, 4,295.33 and 1,015.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.44, 4,295.33 and 1,015.51 is: 1,522.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.44 : 4,295.33 = 1,015.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.44/4,295.33 = 1,015.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.44x = 4,295.33 × 1,015.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.44x = 4,361,958.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361,958.69/2,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.80

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