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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.32, 4,348.06 and 951.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.32, 4,348.06 and 951.07 is: 1,426.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.32 : 4,348.06 = 951.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.32/4,348.06 = 951.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.32x = 4,348.06 × 951.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.32x = 4,135,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,287.68/2,899.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.30

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