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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.26, 4,297.27 and 1,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.26, 4,297.27 and 1,016.44 is: 1,524.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.26 : 4,297.27 = 1,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.26/4,297.27 = 1,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.26x = 4,297.27 × 1,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.26x = 4,367,895.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,895.63/2,865.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.43

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