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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.83, 4,333.72 and 1,040.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.83, 4,333.72 and 1,040.45 is: 1,560.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.83 : 4,333.72 = 1,040.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.83/4,333.72 = 1,040.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.83x = 4,333.72 × 1,040.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.83x = 4,509,016.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,509,016.40/2,889.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.30

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