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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.84, 4,331.90 and 1,039.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.84, 4,331.90 and 1,039.44 is: 1,558.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.84 : 4,331.90 = 1,039.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.84/4,331.90 = 1,039.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.84x = 4,331.90 × 1,039.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.84x = 4,502,750.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,750.14/2,888.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.67

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