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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.89, 3,643.34 and 1,042.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.89, 3,643.34 and 1,042.11 is: 1,563.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.89 : 3,643.34 = 1,042.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.89/3,643.34 = 1,042.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.89x = 3,643.34 × 1,042.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.89x = 3,796,761.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,761.05/2,428.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.17

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