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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.41, 4,297.09 and 1,304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.41, 4,297.09 and 1,304.11 is: 1,955.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.41 : 4,297.09 = 1,304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.41/4,297.09 = 1,304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.41x = 4,297.09 × 1,304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.41x = 5,603,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,603,878.04/2,865.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.70

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