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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.02, 4,302.84 and 1,020.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.02, 4,302.84 and 1,020.06 is: 1,529.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.02 : 4,302.84 = 1,020.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.02/4,302.84 = 1,020.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.02x = 4,302.84 × 1,020.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.02x = 4,389,154.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,154.97/2,869.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.84

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