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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,880.65, 4,320.51 and 1,031.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,880.65, 4,320.51 and 1,031.42 is: 1,546.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,880.65 : 4,320.51 = 1,031.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,880.65/4,320.51 = 1,031.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,880.65x = 4,320.51 × 1,031.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,880.65x = 4,456,267.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,267.36/2,880.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.96

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