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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.76, 4,339.49 and 1,043.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.76, 4,339.49 and 1,043.87 is: 1,565.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.76 : 4,339.49 = 1,043.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.76/4,339.49 = 1,043.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.76x = 4,339.49 × 1,043.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.76x = 4,529,839.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,839.50/2,893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.38

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