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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.59, 4,337.83 and 1,043.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.59, 4,337.83 and 1,043.21 is: 1,564.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.59 : 4,337.83 = 1,043.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.59/4,337.83 = 1,043.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.59x = 4,337.83 × 1,043.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.59x = 4,525,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,250.18/2,892.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.43

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