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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.72, 4,333.12 and 1,133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.72, 4,333.12 and 1,133.64 is: 1,700.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.72 : 4,333.12 = 1,133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.72/4,333.12 = 1,133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.72x = 4,333.12 × 1,133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.72x = 4,912,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,912,198.16/2,888.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.48

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