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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.25, 4,347.37 and 1,049.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.25, 4,347.37 and 1,049.36 is: 1,574.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.25 : 4,347.37 = 1,049.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.25/4,347.37 = 1,049.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.25x = 4,347.37 × 1,049.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.25x = 4,561,956.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,561,956.18/2,898.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.04

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