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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.03, 4,346.92 and 951.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.03, 4,346.92 and 951.07 is: 1,426.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.03 : 4,346.92 = 951.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.03/4,346.92 = 951.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.03x = 4,346.92 × 951.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.03x = 4,134,225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,225.20/2,899.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.07

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