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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.30, 4,349.29 and 1,051.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.30, 4,349.29 and 1,051.29 is: 1,577.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.30 : 4,349.29 = 1,051.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.30/4,349.29 = 1,051.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.30x = 4,349.29 × 1,051.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.30x = 4,572,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572,365.08/2,899.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.06

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