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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.23, 4,328.29 and 1,243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.23, 4,328.29 and 1,243.54 is: 1,863.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.23 : 4,328.29 = 1,243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.23/4,328.29 = 1,243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.23x = 4,328.29 × 1,243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.23x = 5,382,401.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,382,401.75/2,888.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.56

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