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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.75, 4,344.03 and 1,048.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.75, 4,344.03 and 1,048.43 is: 1,571.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.75 : 4,344.03 = 1,048.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.75/4,344.03 = 1,048.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.75x = 4,344.03 × 1,048.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.75x = 4,554,411.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,411.37/2,897.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.71

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