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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.79, 4,349.76 and 1,051.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.79, 4,349.76 and 1,051.63 is: 1,576.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.79 : 4,349.76 = 1,051.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.79/4,349.76 = 1,051.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.79x = 4,349.76 × 1,051.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.79x = 4,574,323.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,323.29/2,900.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.92

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