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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.22, 4,323.39 and 1,033.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.22, 4,323.39 and 1,033.46 is: 1,550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.22 : 4,323.39 = 1,033.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.22/4,323.39 = 1,033.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.22x = 4,323.39 × 1,033.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.22x = 4,468,029.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,029.01/2,882.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.20

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