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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.76, 4,322.68 and 1,238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.76, 4,322.68 and 1,238.32 is: 1,857.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.76 : 4,322.68 = 1,238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.76/4,322.68 = 1,238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.76x = 4,322.68 × 1,238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.76x = 5,352,861.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,352,861.10/2,881.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.50

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