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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.75, 4,335.34 and 1,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.75, 4,335.34 and 1,041 is: 1,561.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.75 : 4,335.34 = 1,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.75/4,335.34 = 1,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.75x = 4,335.34 × 1,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.75x = 4,513,088.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,088.94/2,889.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.76

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