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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.84, 4,352.76 and 1,052.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.84, 4,352.76 and 1,052.96 is: 1,579.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.84 : 4,352.76 = 1,052.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.84/4,352.76 = 1,052.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.84x = 4,352.76 × 1,052.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.84x = 4,583,282.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583,282.17/2,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.44

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