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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.69, 4,353.02 and 1,145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.69, 4,353.02 and 1,145.77 is: 1,718.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.69 : 4,353.02 = 1,145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.69/4,353.02 = 1,145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.69x = 4,353.02 × 1,145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.69x = 4,987,559.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,987,559.73/2,901.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.85

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