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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.54, 4,294.98 and 1,015.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.54, 4,294.98 and 1,015.32 is: 1,522.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.54 : 4,294.98 = 1,015.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.54/4,294.98 = 1,015.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.54x = 4,294.98 × 1,015.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.54x = 4,360,779.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,779.09/2,864.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.33

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