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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.39, 4,325.48 and 1,036.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.39, 4,325.48 and 1,036.07 is: 1,553.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.39 : 4,325.48 = 1,036.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.39/4,325.48 = 1,036.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.39x = 4,325.48 × 1,036.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.39x = 4,481,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,500.06/2,885.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.17

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