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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.51, 4,332.77 and 697.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.51, 4,332.77 and 697.23 is: 1,045.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.51 : 4,332.77 = 697.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.51/4,332.77 = 697.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.51x = 4,332.77 × 697.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.51x = 3,020,933.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,933.74/2,888.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.85

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