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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.57, 4,342.44 and 1,046.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.57, 4,342.44 and 1,046.44 is: 1,569.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.57 : 4,342.44 = 1,046.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.57/4,342.44 = 1,046.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.57x = 4,342.44 × 1,046.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.57x = 4,544,102.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544,102.91/2,895.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.33

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