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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.14, 4,346.11 and 1,049.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.14, 4,346.11 and 1,049.82 is: 1,573.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.14 : 4,346.11 = 1,049.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.14/4,346.11 = 1,049.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.14x = 4,346.11 × 1,049.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.14x = 4,562,633.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,633.20/2,899.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.79

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