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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.15, 4,349.08 and 1,168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.15, 4,349.08 and 1,168.59 is: 1,751.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.15 : 4,349.08 = 1,168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.15/4,349.08 = 1,168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.15x = 4,349.08 × 1,168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.15x = 5,082,291.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082,291.40/2,901.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.82

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