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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.61, 4,296.11 and 1,015.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.61, 4,296.11 and 1,015.23 is: 1,522.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.61 : 4,296.11 = 1,015.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.61/4,296.11 = 1,015.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.61x = 4,296.11 × 1,015.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.61x = 4,361,534.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361,534.68/2,864.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.56

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