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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.06, 4,303 and 1,020.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.06, 4,303 and 1,020.24 is: 1,530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.06 : 4,303 = 1,020.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.06/4,303 = 1,020.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.06x = 4,303 × 1,020.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.06x = 4,390,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,092.72/2,869.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.15

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