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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.84, 4,300.28 and 1,018.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.84, 4,300.28 and 1,018.02 is: 1,527.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.84 : 4,300.28 = 1,018.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.84/4,300.28 = 1,018.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.84x = 4,300.28 × 1,018.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.84x = 4,377,771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,377,771.05/2,866.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.04

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