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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.39, 4,323.98 and 1,035.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.39, 4,323.98 and 1,035.07 is: 1,551.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.39 : 4,323.98 = 1,035.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.39/4,323.98 = 1,035.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.39x = 4,323.98 × 1,035.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.39x = 4,475,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,613.76/2,884.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.67

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