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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.19, 4,349.57 and 1,051.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.19, 4,349.57 and 1,051.09 is: 1,577.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.19 : 4,349.57 = 1,051.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.19/4,349.57 = 1,051.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.19x = 4,349.57 × 1,051.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.19x = 4,571,773.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,773.40/2,898.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.46

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