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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.89, 4,352.83 and 1,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.89, 4,352.83 and 1,053 is: 1,579.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.89 : 4,352.83 = 1,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.89/4,352.83 = 1,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.89x = 4,352.83 × 1,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.89x = 4,583,529.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583,529.99/2,901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.50

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