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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.07, 4,297.01 and 1,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.07, 4,297.01 and 1,016.24 is: 1,524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.07 : 4,297.01 = 1,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.07/4,297.01 = 1,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.07x = 4,297.01 × 1,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.07x = 4,366,788.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,788.36/2,865.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.15

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