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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.23, 4,346.43 and 1,049.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.23, 4,346.43 and 1,049.10 is: 1,573.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.23 : 4,346.43 = 1,049.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.23/4,346.43 = 1,049.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.23x = 4,346.43 × 1,049.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.23x = 4,559,839.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,839.71/2,898.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.32

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