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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.96, 4,323.72 and 1,150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.96, 4,323.72 and 1,150.64 is: 1,725.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.96 : 4,323.72 = 1,150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.96/4,323.72 = 1,150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.96x = 4,323.72 × 1,150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.96x = 4,975,045.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,975,045.18/2,882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.67

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