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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.16, 4,324.54 and 1,034.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.16, 4,324.54 and 1,034.17 is: 1,551.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.16 : 4,324.54 = 1,034.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.16/4,324.54 = 1,034.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.16x = 4,324.54 × 1,034.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.16x = 4,472,309.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,309.53/2,883.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.18

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