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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.58, 4,324.44 and 1,152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.58, 4,324.44 and 1,152.26 is: 1,727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.58 : 4,324.44 = 1,152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.58/4,324.44 = 1,152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.58x = 4,324.44 × 1,152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.58x = 4,982,879.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,982,879.23/2,884.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.42

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