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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.48, 4,351.08 and 1,051.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.48, 4,351.08 and 1,051.04 is: 1,576.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.48 : 4,351.08 = 1,051.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.48/4,351.08 = 1,051.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.48x = 4,351.08 × 1,051.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.48x = 4,573,159.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,159.12/2,900.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.69

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