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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.18, 4,350.60 and 1,052.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.18, 4,350.60 and 1,052.16 is: 1,578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.18 : 4,350.60 = 1,052.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.18/4,350.60 = 1,052.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.18x = 4,350.60 × 1,052.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.18x = 4,577,527.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,577,527.30/2,900.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.36

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