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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.40, 4,332.72 and 1,428.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.40, 4,332.72 and 1,428.72 is: 2,143.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.40 : 4,332.72 = 1,428.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.40/4,332.72 = 1,428.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.40x = 4,332.72 × 1,428.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.40x = 6,190,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,190,243.72/2,888.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.14

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