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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.52, 4,297.58 and 1,478.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.52, 4,297.58 and 1,478.36 is: 2,217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.52 : 4,297.58 = 1,478.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.52/4,297.58 = 1,478.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.52x = 4,297.58 × 1,478.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.52x = 6,353,370.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,353,370.37/2,864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.95

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