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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.63, 4,353.26 and 1,052.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.63, 4,353.26 and 1,052.28 is: 1,579.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.63 : 4,353.26 = 1,052.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.63/4,353.26 = 1,052.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.63x = 4,353.26 × 1,052.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.63x = 4,580,821.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580,821.41/2,900.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.25

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