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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.17, 4,322.78 and 1,034.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.17, 4,322.78 and 1,034.25 is: 1,550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.17 : 4,322.78 = 1,034.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.17/4,322.78 = 1,034.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.17x = 4,322.78 × 1,034.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.17x = 4,470,813.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,813.60/2,883.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.66

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