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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.89, 4,351.33 and 1,052.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.89, 4,351.33 and 1,052.00 is: 1,578.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.89 : 4,351.33 = 1,052.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.89/4,351.33 = 1,052.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.89x = 4,351.33 × 1,052.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.89x = 4,577,595.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,577,595.04/2,900.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.00

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