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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.59, 4,346.96 and 1,169.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.59, 4,346.96 and 1,169.43 is: 1,753.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.59 : 4,346.96 = 1,169.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.59/4,346.96 = 1,169.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.59x = 4,346.96 × 1,169.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.59x = 5,083,459.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,083,459.59/2,899.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.16

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