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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.26, 4,349.60 and 1,050.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.26, 4,349.60 and 1,050.50 is: 1,576.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.26 : 4,349.60 = 1,050.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.26/4,349.60 = 1,050.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.26x = 4,349.60 × 1,050.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.26x = 4,569,254.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,569,254.80/2,899.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.01

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