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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.36, 4,298.77 and 1,017.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.36, 4,298.77 and 1,017.20 is: 1,525.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.36 : 4,298.77 = 1,017.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.36/4,298.77 = 1,017.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.36x = 4,298.77 × 1,017.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.36x = 4,372,708.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,708.84/2,866.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.53

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