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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.51, 4,325.67 and 1,036.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.51, 4,325.67 and 1,036.19 is: 1,553.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.51 : 4,325.67 = 1,036.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.51/4,325.67 = 1,036.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.51x = 4,325.67 × 1,036.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.51x = 4,482,226.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,226.81/2,885.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.36

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