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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.48, 4,349.24 and 1,166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.48, 4,349.24 and 1,166.88 is: 1,750.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.48 : 4,349.24 = 1,166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.48/4,349.24 = 1,166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.48x = 4,349.24 × 1,166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.48x = 5,075,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,075,041.17/2,899.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.33

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