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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.83, 4,323.06 and 1,032.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.83, 4,323.06 and 1,032.69 is: 1,549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.83 : 4,323.06 = 1,032.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.83/4,323.06 = 1,032.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.83x = 4,323.06 × 1,032.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.83x = 4,464,380.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,464,380.83/2,881.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.15

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