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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.29, 4,331.24 and 1,109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.29, 4,331.24 and 1,109.08 is: 1,663.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.29 : 4,331.24 = 1,109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.29/4,331.24 = 1,109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.29x = 4,331.24 × 1,109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.29x = 4,803,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,691.66/2,888.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.16

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