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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.83, 4,339.84 and 1,044.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.83, 4,339.84 and 1,044.70 is: 1,566.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.83 : 4,339.84 = 1,044.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.83/4,339.84 = 1,044.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.83x = 4,339.84 × 1,044.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.83x = 4,533,830.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,533,830.85/2,893.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.72

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