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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.95, 4,351.76 and 1,052.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.95, 4,351.76 and 1,052.93 is: 1,579.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.95 : 4,351.76 = 1,052.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.95/4,351.76 = 1,052.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.95x = 4,351.76 × 1,052.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.95x = 4,582,098.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,098.66/2,900.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.52

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