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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.15, 4,302.32 and 1,019.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.15, 4,302.32 and 1,019.24 is: 1,528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.15 : 4,302.32 = 1,019.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.15/4,302.32 = 1,019.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.15x = 4,302.32 × 1,019.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.15x = 4,385,070.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,070.03/2,868.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.88

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