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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.37, 4,325.45 and 1,036.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.37, 4,325.45 and 1,036.05 is: 1,553.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.37 : 4,325.45 = 1,036.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.37/4,325.45 = 1,036.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.37x = 4,325.45 × 1,036.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.37x = 4,481,382.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,382.47/2,885.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.14

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