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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.48, 4,327.58 and 1,242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.48, 4,327.58 and 1,242.12 is: 1,861.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.48 : 4,327.58 = 1,242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.48/4,327.58 = 1,242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.48x = 4,327.58 × 1,242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.48x = 5,375,373.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,375,373.67/2,887.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.61

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