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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.60, 4,325.31 and 1,034.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.60, 4,325.31 and 1,034.82 is: 1,552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.60 : 4,325.31 = 1,034.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.60/4,325.31 = 1,034.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.60x = 4,325.31 × 1,034.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.60x = 4,475,917.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,917.29/2,883.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.20

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