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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.61, 4,339.14 and 1,043.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.61, 4,339.14 and 1,043.91 is: 1,565.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.61 : 4,339.14 = 1,043.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.61/4,339.14 = 1,043.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.61x = 4,339.14 × 1,043.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.61x = 4,529,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,667.72/2,892.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.95

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