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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.00, 4,302.60 and 1,020.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.00, 4,302.60 and 1,020.65 is: 1,530.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.00 : 4,302.60 = 1,020.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.00/4,302.60 = 1,020.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.00x = 4,302.60 × 1,020.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.00x = 4,391,423.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,423.35/2,869.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.65

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