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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.40, 4,346.16 and 1,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.40, 4,346.16 and 1,049.44 is: 1,573.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.40 : 4,346.16 = 1,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.40/4,346.16 = 1,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.40x = 4,346.16 × 1,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.40x = 4,561,034.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,561,034.15/2,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.64

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