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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.16, 4,348.62 and 951.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.16, 4,348.62 and 951.84 is: 1,427.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.16 : 4,348.62 = 951.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.16/4,348.62 = 951.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.16x = 4,348.62 × 951.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.16x = 4,139,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,190.46/2,900.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.23

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