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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.59, 4,321.91 and 1,032.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.59, 4,321.91 and 1,032.36 is: 1,548.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.59 : 4,321.91 = 1,032.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.59/4,321.91 = 1,032.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.59x = 4,321.91 × 1,032.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.59x = 4,461,761.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,761.85/2,881.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.37

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