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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.83, 4,321.94 and 1,150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.83, 4,321.94 and 1,150.43 is: 1,724.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.83 : 4,321.94 = 1,150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.83/4,321.94 = 1,150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.83x = 4,321.94 × 1,150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.83x = 4,972,062.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972,062.07/2,883.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.12

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