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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.58, 4,325.49 and 1,033.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.58, 4,325.49 and 1,033.38 is: 1,550.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.58 : 4,325.49 = 1,033.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.58/4,325.49 = 1,033.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.58x = 4,325.49 × 1,033.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.58x = 4,469,874.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,874.86/2,882.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.65

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