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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.93, 4,348.94 and 951.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.93, 4,348.94 and 951.69 is: 1,427.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.93 : 4,348.94 = 951.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.93/4,348.94 = 951.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.93x = 4,348.94 × 951.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.93x = 4,138,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,837.95/2,898.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.71

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