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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.46, 4,296.68 and 1,015.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.46, 4,296.68 and 1,015.64 is: 1,523.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.46 : 4,296.68 = 1,015.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.46/4,296.68 = 1,015.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.46x = 4,296.68 × 1,015.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.46x = 4,363,873.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,873.43/2,864.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.45

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