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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.92, 4,324.46 and 1,034.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.92, 4,324.46 and 1,034.78 is: 1,551.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.92 : 4,324.46 = 1,034.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.92/4,324.46 = 1,034.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.92x = 4,324.46 × 1,034.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.92x = 4,474,837.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474,837.92/2,883.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.65

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