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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.37, 4,339.65 and 1,044.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.37, 4,339.65 and 1,044.23 is: 1,566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.37 : 4,339.65 = 1,044.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.37/4,339.65 = 1,044.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.37x = 4,339.65 × 1,044.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.37x = 4,531,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,592.72/2,893.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.20

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