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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.53, 4,297.20 and 1,017.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.53, 4,297.20 and 1,017.21 is: 1,524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.53 : 4,297.20 = 1,017.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.53/4,297.20 = 1,017.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.53x = 4,297.20 × 1,017.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.53x = 4,371,159.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,371,159.04/2,866.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.90

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