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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.94, 4,323.06 and 1,402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.94, 4,323.06 and 1,402.52 is: 2,103.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.94 : 4,323.06 = 1,402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.94/4,323.06 = 1,402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.94x = 4,323.06 × 1,402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.94x = 6,063,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,063,188.92/2,881.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.85

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