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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.14, 4,329.42 and 1,037.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.14, 4,329.42 and 1,037.78 is: 1,556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.14 : 4,329.42 = 1,037.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.14/4,329.42 = 1,037.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.14x = 4,329.42 × 1,037.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.14x = 4,492,985.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,985.49/2,887.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.21

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