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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.67, 4,350.96 and 1,169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.67, 4,350.96 and 1,169.25 is: 1,753.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.67 : 4,350.96 = 1,169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.67/4,350.96 = 1,169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.67x = 4,350.96 × 1,169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.67x = 5,087,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087,359.98/2,900.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.86

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