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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.32, 4,302.90 and 1,020.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.32, 4,302.90 and 1,020.36 is: 1,530.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.32 : 4,302.90 = 1,020.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.32/4,302.90 = 1,020.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.32x = 4,302.90 × 1,020.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.32x = 4,390,507.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,507.04/2,869.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.16

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