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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.56, 4,345.44 and 1,048.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.56, 4,345.44 and 1,048.44 is: 1,572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.56 : 4,345.44 = 1,048.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.56/4,345.44 = 1,048.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.56x = 4,345.44 × 1,048.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.56x = 4,555,933.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,933.11/2,897.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.33

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