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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.31, 4,322.51 and 1,126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.31, 4,322.51 and 1,126.23 is: 1,689.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.31 : 4,322.51 = 1,126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.31/4,322.51 = 1,126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.31x = 4,322.51 × 1,126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.31x = 4,868,134.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,868,134.81/2,881.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.56

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