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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.93, 4,347.24 and 1,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.93, 4,347.24 and 1,049.92 is: 1,575.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.93 : 4,347.24 = 1,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.93/4,347.24 = 1,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.93x = 4,347.24 × 1,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.93x = 4,564,239.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,564,239.42/2,897.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.00

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