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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.57, 4,298.76 and 1,016.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.57, 4,298.76 and 1,016.14 is: 1,524.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.57 : 4,298.76 = 1,016.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.57/4,298.76 = 1,016.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.57x = 4,298.76 × 1,016.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.57x = 4,368,115.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,115.41/2,865.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.35

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