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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.85, 4,329.34 and 1,036.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.85, 4,329.34 and 1,036.94 is: 1,555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.85 : 4,329.34 = 1,036.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.85/4,329.34 = 1,036.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.85x = 4,329.34 × 1,036.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.85x = 4,489,241.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,489,241.58/2,885.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.60

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