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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.57, 4,324.28 and 1,033.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.57, 4,324.28 and 1,033.25 is: 1,550.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.57 : 4,324.28 = 1,033.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.57/4,324.28 = 1,033.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.57x = 4,324.28 × 1,033.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.57x = 4,468,062.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,062.31/2,882.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.03

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