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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.42, 4,324.98 and 1,034.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.42, 4,324.98 and 1,034.30 is: 1,551.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.42 : 4,324.98 = 1,034.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.42/4,324.98 = 1,034.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.42x = 4,324.98 × 1,034.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.42x = 4,473,326.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,326.81/2,882.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.93

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