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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.28, 4,294.94 and 1,630.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.28, 4,294.94 and 1,630.02 is: 2,443.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.28 : 4,294.94 = 1,630.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.28/4,294.94 = 1,630.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.28x = 4,294.94 × 1,630.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.28x = 7,000,838.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,000,838.10/2,865.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.33

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