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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,880.62, 4,321.70 and 1,032.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,880.62, 4,321.70 and 1,032.26 is: 1,548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,880.62 : 4,321.70 = 1,032.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,880.62/4,321.70 = 1,032.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,880.62x = 4,321.70 × 1,032.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,880.62x = 4,461,125.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,125.26/2,880.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.67

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