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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.75, 4,323.34 and 1,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.75, 4,323.34 and 1,033 is: 1,549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.75 : 4,323.34 = 1,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.75/4,323.34 = 1,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.75x = 4,323.34 × 1,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.75x = 4,466,010.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,010.22/2,881.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.76

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