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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.67, 4,324.64 and 1,035.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.67, 4,324.64 and 1,035.12 is: 1,552.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.67 : 4,324.64 = 1,035.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.67/4,324.64 = 1,035.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.67x = 4,324.64 × 1,035.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.67x = 4,476,521.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,521.36/2,882.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.91

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