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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.29, 4,322.04 and 1,125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.29, 4,322.04 and 1,125.87 is: 1,687.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.29 : 4,322.04 = 1,125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.29/4,322.04 = 1,125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.29x = 4,322.04 × 1,125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.29x = 4,866,055.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866,055.17/2,883.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.68

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