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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.35, 4,349.34 and 1,051.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.35, 4,349.34 and 1,051.02 is: 1,576.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.35 : 4,349.34 = 1,051.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.35/4,349.34 = 1,051.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.35x = 4,349.34 × 1,051.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.35x = 4,571,243.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,243.33/2,899.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.64

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