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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.34, 4,332.03 and 1,039.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.34, 4,332.03 and 1,039.08 is: 1,558.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.34 : 4,332.03 = 1,039.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.34/4,332.03 = 1,039.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.34x = 4,332.03 × 1,039.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.34x = 4,501,325.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,325.73/2,888.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.45

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