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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.91, 4,333.37 and 1,157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.91, 4,333.37 and 1,157.54 is: 1,736.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.91 : 4,333.37 = 1,157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.91/4,333.37 = 1,157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.91x = 4,333.37 × 1,157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.91x = 5,016,021.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,016,021.66/2,888.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.30

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