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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888, 4,333.92 and 1,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888, 4,333.92 and 1,064 is: 1,596.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888 : 4,333.92 = 1,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888/4,333.92 = 1,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888x = 4,333.92 × 1,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888x = 4,611,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,290.88/2,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.71

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