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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.75, 4,333.84 and 1,040.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.75, 4,333.84 and 1,040.00 is: 1,560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.75 : 4,333.84 = 1,040.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.75/4,333.84 = 1,040.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.75x = 4,333.84 × 1,040.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.75x = 4,507,169.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,169.33/2,888.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.25

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