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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.76, 4,341.02 and 1,045.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.76, 4,341.02 and 1,045.39 is: 1,567.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.76 : 4,341.02 = 1,045.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.76/4,341.02 = 1,045.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.76x = 4,341.02 × 1,045.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.76x = 4,538,058.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,538,058.90/2,894.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.68

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