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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.42, 4,351.73 and 1,052.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.42, 4,351.73 and 1,052.19 is: 1,578.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.42 : 4,351.73 = 1,052.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.42/4,351.73 = 1,052.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.42x = 4,351.73 × 1,052.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.42x = 4,578,841.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,578,841.53/2,901.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.14

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