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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.96, 4,353.14 and 1,052.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.96, 4,353.14 and 1,052.33 is: 1,578.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.96 : 4,353.14 = 1,052.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.96/4,353.14 = 1,052.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.96x = 4,353.14 × 1,052.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.96x = 4,580,920.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580,920.68/2,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.56

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