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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.44, 4,298.02 and 1,402.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.44, 4,298.02 and 1,402.78 is: 2,104.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.44 : 4,298.02 = 1,402.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.44/4,298.02 = 1,402.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.44x = 4,298.02 × 1,402.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.44x = 6,029,176.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,029,176.50/2,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.84

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