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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.26, 4,337.73 and 1,042.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.26, 4,337.73 and 1,042.33 is: 1,563.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.26 : 4,337.73 = 1,042.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.26/4,337.73 = 1,042.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.26x = 4,337.73 × 1,042.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.26x = 4,521,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,521,346.11/2,891.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.80

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