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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.92, 4,322.70 and 1,149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.92, 4,322.70 and 1,149.30 is: 1,723.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.92 : 4,322.70 = 1,149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.92/4,322.70 = 1,149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.92x = 4,322.70 × 1,149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.92x = 4,968,079.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,079.11/2,881.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.88

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