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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.47, 2,879.42 and 1,043.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.47, 2,879.42 and 1,043.23 is: 1,563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.47 : 2,879.42 = 1,043.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.47/2,879.42 = 1,043.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.47x = 2,879.42 × 1,043.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.47x = 3,003,884.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,884.91/1,921.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.33

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