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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.76, 4,329.72 and 1,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.76, 4,329.72 and 1,155.60 is: 1,733.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.76 : 4,329.72 = 1,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.76/4,329.72 = 1,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.76x = 4,329.72 × 1,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.76x = 5,003,424.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,424.43/2,885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.83

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