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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.71, 4,327.44 and 1,036.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.71, 4,327.44 and 1,036.33 is: 1,554.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.71 : 4,327.44 = 1,036.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.71/4,327.44 = 1,036.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.71x = 4,327.44 × 1,036.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.71x = 4,484,655.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,655.90/2,884.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.63

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