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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,880.83, 4,323.33 and 1,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,880.83, 4,323.33 and 1,032 is: 1,548.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,880.83 : 4,323.33 = 1,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,880.83/4,323.33 = 1,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,880.83x = 4,323.33 × 1,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,880.83x = 4,461,676.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,676.56/2,880.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.75

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