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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.43, 4,258.96 and 1,379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.43, 4,258.96 and 1,379.50 is: 2,066.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.43 : 4,258.96 = 1,379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.43/4,258.96 = 1,379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.43x = 4,258.96 × 1,379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.43x = 5,875,235.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,875,235.32/2,843.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.25

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