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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.38, 4,312.01 and 1,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.38, 4,312.01 and 1,026 is: 1,538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.38 : 4,312.01 = 1,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.38/4,312.01 = 1,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.38x = 4,312.01 × 1,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.38x = 4,424,117.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,424,117.13/2,875.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.62

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