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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.93, 4,297.46 and 1,016.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.93, 4,297.46 and 1,016.75 is: 1,524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.93 : 4,297.46 = 1,016.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.93/4,297.46 = 1,016.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.93x = 4,297.46 × 1,016.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.93x = 4,369,448.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369,448.11/2,865.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.62

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