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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.91, 4,305.30 and 1,020.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.91, 4,305.30 and 1,020.05 is: 1,530.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.91 : 4,305.30 = 1,020.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.91/4,305.30 = 1,020.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.91x = 4,305.30 × 1,020.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.91x = 4,391,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,632.03/2,868.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.77

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