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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.02, 4,324.78 and 1,150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.02, 4,324.78 and 1,150.50 is: 1,726.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.02 : 4,324.78 = 1,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.02/4,324.78 = 1,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.02x = 4,324.78 × 1,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.02x = 4,975,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,975,659.39/2,882.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.45

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