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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.58, 4,332.85 and 1,501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.58, 4,332.85 and 1,501.20 is: 2,251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.58 : 4,332.85 = 1,501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.58/4,332.85 = 1,501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.58x = 4,332.85 × 1,501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.58x = 6,504,470.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,504,470.67/2,888.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.79

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