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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.52, 4,325.65 and 1,034.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.52, 4,325.65 and 1,034.84 is: 1,552.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.52 : 4,325.65 = 1,034.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.52/4,325.65 = 1,034.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.52x = 4,325.65 × 1,034.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.52x = 4,476,334.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,334.02/2,883.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.39

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