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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.21, 4,323.69 and 1,033.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.21, 4,323.69 and 1,033.83 is: 1,550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.21 : 4,323.69 = 1,033.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.21/4,323.69 = 1,033.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.21x = 4,323.69 × 1,033.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.21x = 4,469,960.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,960.43/2,882.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.88

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