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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.84, 4,325.38 and 1,151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.84, 4,325.38 and 1,151.96 is: 1,728.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.84 : 4,325.38 = 1,151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.84/4,325.38 = 1,151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.84x = 4,325.38 × 1,151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.84x = 4,982,664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,982,664.74/2,882.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.39

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