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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.06, 4,349.22 and 951.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.06, 4,349.22 and 951.19 is: 1,426.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.06 : 4,349.22 = 951.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.06/4,349.22 = 951.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.06x = 4,349.22 × 951.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.06x = 4,136,934.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136,934.57/2,899.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.99

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