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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.65, 4,346.94 and 1,049.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.65, 4,346.94 and 1,049.29 is: 1,573.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.65 : 4,346.94 = 1,049.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.65/4,346.94 = 1,049.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.65x = 4,346.94 × 1,049.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.65x = 4,561,178.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,561,178.94/2,898.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.55

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