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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.37, 4,350.55 and 1,051.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.37, 4,350.55 and 1,051.48 is: 1,577.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.37 : 4,350.55 = 1,051.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.37/4,350.55 = 1,051.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.37x = 4,350.55 × 1,051.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.37x = 4,574,516.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,516.31/2,900.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.22

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