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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.04, 4,321.55 and 1,150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.04, 4,321.55 and 1,150.88 is: 1,726.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.04 : 4,321.55 = 1,150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.04/4,321.55 = 1,150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.04x = 4,321.55 × 1,150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.04x = 4,973,599.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,973,599.15/2,881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.32

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