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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899, 4,348.50 and 951.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899, 4,348.50 and 951.16 is: 1,426.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899 : 4,348.50 = 951.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899/4,348.50 = 951.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899x = 4,348.50 × 951.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899x = 4,136,119.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136,119.26/2,899
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.74

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