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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.01, 4,332.38 and 1,039.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.01, 4,332.38 and 1,039.32 is: 1,559.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.01 : 4,332.38 = 1,039.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.01/4,332.38 = 1,039.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.01x = 4,332.38 × 1,039.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.01x = 4,502,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,723.99/2,888.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.11

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