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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.48, 4,343.64 and 1,511.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.48, 4,343.64 and 1,511.84 is: 2,264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.48 : 4,343.64 = 1,511.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.48/4,343.64 = 1,511.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.48x = 4,343.64 × 1,511.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.48x = 6,566,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,566,888.70/2,900.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.07

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