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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.93, 4,332.49 and 1,429.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.93, 4,332.49 and 1,429.11 is: 2,143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.93 : 4,332.49 = 1,429.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.93/4,332.49 = 1,429.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.93x = 4,332.49 × 1,429.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.93x = 6,191,601.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,191,601.21/2,888.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.21

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