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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.16, 4,350.48 and 1,051.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.16, 4,350.48 and 1,051.84 is: 1,577.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.16 : 4,350.48 = 1,051.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.16/4,350.48 = 1,051.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.16x = 4,350.48 × 1,051.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.16x = 4,576,008.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,008.88/2,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.30

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