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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.03, 4,350.06 and 1,051.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.03, 4,350.06 and 1,051.67 is: 1,576.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.03 : 4,350.06 = 1,051.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.03/4,350.06 = 1,051.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.03x = 4,350.06 × 1,051.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.03x = 4,574,805.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,805.85/2,901.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.96

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