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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.60, 4,297.44 and 1,015.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.60, 4,297.44 and 1,015.16 is: 1,522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.60 : 4,297.44 = 1,015.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.60/4,297.44 = 1,015.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.60x = 4,297.44 × 1,015.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.60x = 4,362,589.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,362,589.19/2,864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.93

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