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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.91, 4,327.58 and 1,036.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.91, 4,327.58 and 1,036.04 is: 1,554.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.91 : 4,327.58 = 1,036.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.91/4,327.58 = 1,036.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.91x = 4,327.58 × 1,036.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.91x = 4,483,560.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,560.92/2,884.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.14

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