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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.94, 4,296.36 and 1,303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.94, 4,296.36 and 1,303.62 is: 1,954.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.94 : 4,296.36 = 1,303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.94/4,296.36 = 1,303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.94x = 4,296.36 × 1,303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.94x = 5,600,820.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,600,820.82/2,864.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.95

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