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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.67, 4,328.46 and 1,036.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.67, 4,328.46 and 1,036.83 is: 1,555.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.67 : 4,328.46 = 1,036.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.67/4,328.46 = 1,036.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.67x = 4,328.46 × 1,036.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.67x = 4,487,877.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,487,877.18/2,885.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.23

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