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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.95, 4,351.41 and 1,169.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.95, 4,351.41 and 1,169.17 is: 1,753.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.95 : 4,351.41 = 1,169.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.95/4,351.41 = 1,169.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.95x = 4,351.41 × 1,169.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.95x = 5,087,527.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087,527.15/2,900.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.75

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