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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.38, 4,308.45 and 1,024.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.38, 4,308.45 and 1,024.62 is: 1,536.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.38 : 4,308.45 = 1,024.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.38/4,308.45 = 1,024.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.38x = 4,308.45 × 1,024.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.38x = 4,414,524.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,524.04/2,872.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.89

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