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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.86, 4,323.17 and 1,034.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.86, 4,323.17 and 1,034.67 is: 1,551.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.86 : 4,323.17 = 1,034.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.86/4,323.17 = 1,034.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.86x = 4,323.17 × 1,034.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.86x = 4,473,056.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,056.89/2,883.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.07

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