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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.11, 4,323.86 and 1,127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.11, 4,323.86 and 1,127.76 is: 1,691.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.11 : 4,323.86 = 1,127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.11/4,323.86 = 1,127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.11x = 4,323.86 × 1,127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.11x = 4,876,265.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,265.07/2,883.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.32

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