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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.12, 4,332.96 and 1,014.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.12, 4,332.96 and 1,014.46 is: 1,521.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.12 : 4,332.96 = 1,014.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.12/4,332.96 = 1,014.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.12x = 4,332.96 × 1,014.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.12x = 4,395,603.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395,603.77/2,888.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.96

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