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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.30, 4,321.47 and 1,033.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.30, 4,321.47 and 1,033.37 is: 1,549.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.30 : 4,321.47 = 1,033.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.30/4,321.47 = 1,033.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.30x = 4,321.47 × 1,033.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.30x = 4,465,670.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,670.11/2,882.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.35

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