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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.83, 4,341.34 and 1,045.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.83, 4,341.34 and 1,045.70 is: 1,568.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.83 : 4,341.34 = 1,045.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.83/4,341.34 = 1,045.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.83x = 4,341.34 × 1,045.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.83x = 4,539,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,739.24/2,894.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.22

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