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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.06, 4,341.70 and 1,045.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.06, 4,341.70 and 1,045.94 is: 1,568.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.06 : 4,341.70 = 1,045.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.06/4,341.70 = 1,045.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.06x = 4,341.70 × 1,045.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.06x = 4,541,157.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,157.70/2,895.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.59

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