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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.91, 4,301.88 and 1,018.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.91, 4,301.88 and 1,018.95 is: 1,528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.91 : 4,301.88 = 1,018.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.91/4,301.88 = 1,018.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.91x = 4,301.88 × 1,018.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.91x = 4,383,400.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,400.63/2,867.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.43

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