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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.92, 4,311.18 and 1,025.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.92, 4,311.18 and 1,025.24 is: 1,537.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.92 : 4,311.18 = 1,025.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.92/4,311.18 = 1,025.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.92x = 4,311.18 × 1,025.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.92x = 4,419,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,994.18/2,873.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.97

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