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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.87, 4,332.83 and 1,328.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.87, 4,332.83 and 1,328.81 is: 1,993.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.87 : 4,332.83 = 1,328.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.87/4,332.83 = 1,328.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.87x = 4,332.83 × 1,328.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.87x = 5,757,521.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,757,521.99/2,888.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.00

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