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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.13, 4,313.46 and 1,026.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.13, 4,313.46 and 1,026.44 is: 1,539.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.13 : 4,313.46 = 1,026.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.13/4,313.46 = 1,026.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.13x = 4,313.46 × 1,026.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.13x = 4,427,486.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,486.32/2,875.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.93

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