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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.56, 4,333.38 and 1,424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.56, 4,333.38 and 1,424.08 is: 2,136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.56 : 4,333.38 = 1,424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.56/4,333.38 = 1,424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.56x = 4,333.38 × 1,424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.56x = 6,171,079.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,171,079.79/2,888.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.39

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