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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.07, 4,349.19 and 951.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.07, 4,349.19 and 951.82 is: 1,427.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.07 : 4,349.19 = 951.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.07/4,349.19 = 951.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.07x = 4,349.19 × 951.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.07x = 4,139,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,619.52/2,900.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.42

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