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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.68, 4,327.36 and 1,035.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.68, 4,327.36 and 1,035.86 is: 1,553.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.68 : 4,327.36 = 1,035.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.68/4,327.36 = 1,035.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.68x = 4,327.36 × 1,035.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.68x = 4,482,514.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,514.90/2,884.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.90

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