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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.44, 4,299.52 and 1,403.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.44, 4,299.52 and 1,403.78 is: 2,106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.44 : 4,299.52 = 1,403.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.44/4,299.52 = 1,403.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.44x = 4,299.52 × 1,403.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.44x = 6,035,580.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,035,580.19/2,865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.34

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