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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.81, 4,352.70 and 1,052.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.81, 4,352.70 and 1,052.92 is: 1,579.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.81 : 4,352.70 = 1,052.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.81/4,352.70 = 1,052.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.81x = 4,352.70 × 1,052.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.81x = 4,583,029.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583,029.79/2,901.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.37

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