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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.61, 4,348.14 and 951.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.61, 4,348.14 and 951.01 is: 1,426.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.61 : 4,348.14 = 951.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.61/4,348.14 = 951.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.61x = 4,348.14 × 951.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.61x = 4,135,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,124.62/2,898.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.59

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