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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.32, 4,337.72 and 1,043.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.32, 4,337.72 and 1,043.09 is: 1,564.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.32 : 4,337.72 = 1,043.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.32/4,337.72 = 1,043.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.32x = 4,337.72 × 1,043.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.32x = 4,524,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,524,621.72/2,892.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.36

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