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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.52, 4,332.42 and 1,155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.52, 4,332.42 and 1,155.84 is: 1,733.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.52 : 4,332.42 = 1,155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.52/4,332.42 = 1,155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.52x = 4,332.42 × 1,155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.52x = 5,007,584.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,007,584.33/2,888.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.62

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