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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.27, 4,322.93 and 1,033.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.27, 4,322.93 and 1,033.11 is: 1,549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.27 : 4,322.93 = 1,033.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.27/4,322.93 = 1,033.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.27x = 4,322.93 × 1,033.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.27x = 4,466,057.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,057.05/2,882.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.50

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