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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.60, 4,331.76 and 1,038.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.60, 4,331.76 and 1,038.40 is: 1,557.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.60 : 4,331.76 = 1,038.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.60/4,331.76 = 1,038.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.60x = 4,331.76 × 1,038.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.60x = 4,498,099.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,099.58/2,887.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.73

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