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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.52, 4,299.56 and 1,017.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.52, 4,299.56 and 1,017.84 is: 1,527.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.52 : 4,299.56 = 1,017.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.52/4,299.56 = 1,017.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.52x = 4,299.56 × 1,017.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.52x = 4,376,264.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,264.15/2,865.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.21

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