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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.15, 4,346.19 and 1,048.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.15, 4,346.19 and 1,048.08 is: 1,572.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.15 : 4,346.19 = 1,048.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.15/4,346.19 = 1,048.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.15x = 4,346.19 × 1,048.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.15x = 4,555,127.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,127.84/2,897.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.28

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