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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.56, 4,346.92 and 1,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.56, 4,346.92 and 1,049.44 is: 1,573.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.56 : 4,346.92 = 1,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.56/4,346.92 = 1,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.56x = 4,346.92 × 1,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.56x = 4,561,831.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,561,831.72/2,898.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.83

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