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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.32, 4,351.01 and 1,052.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.32, 4,351.01 and 1,052.05 is: 1,577.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.32 : 4,351.01 = 1,052.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.32/4,351.01 = 1,052.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.32x = 4,351.01 × 1,052.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.32x = 4,577,474.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,577,474.81/2,901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.72

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