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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.50, 4,348.80 and 951.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.50, 4,348.80 and 951.72 is: 1,427.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.50 : 4,348.80 = 951.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.50/4,348.80 = 951.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.50x = 4,348.80 × 951.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.50x = 4,138,839.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,839.94/2,899.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.43

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