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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.69, 4,350.27 and 951.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.69, 4,350.27 and 951.91 is: 1,428.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.69 : 4,350.27 = 951.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.69/4,350.27 = 951.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.69x = 4,350.27 × 951.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.69x = 4,141,058.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141,058.21/2,899.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.10

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