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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.67, 4,350.51 and 1,255.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.67, 4,350.51 and 1,255.37 is: 1,883.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.67 : 4,350.51 = 1,255.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.67/4,350.51 = 1,255.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.67x = 4,350.51 × 1,255.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.67x = 5,461,477.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,461,477.99/2,899.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.49

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