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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.37, 4,323.95 and 1,035.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.37, 4,323.95 and 1,035.05 is: 1,551.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.37 : 4,323.95 = 1,035.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.37/4,323.95 = 1,035.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.37x = 4,323.95 × 1,035.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.37x = 4,475,485.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,485.42/2,884.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.64

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