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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.86, 4,303.35 and 1,020.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.86, 4,303.35 and 1,020.69 is: 1,530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.86 : 4,303.35 = 1,020.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.86/4,303.35 = 1,020.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.86x = 4,303.35 × 1,020.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.86x = 4,392,386.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,386.31/2,869.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.52

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