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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.31, 4,341.93 and 1,045.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.31, 4,341.93 and 1,045.95 is: 1,568.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.31 : 4,341.93 = 1,045.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.31/4,341.93 = 1,045.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.31x = 4,341.93 × 1,045.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.31x = 4,541,441.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,441.68/2,895.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.55

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