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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.93, 4,359.20 and 1,261.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.93, 4,359.20 and 1,261.49 is: 1,893.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.93 : 4,359.20 = 1,261.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.93/4,359.20 = 1,261.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.93x = 4,359.20 × 1,261.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.93x = 5,499,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,499,059.10/2,904.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.01

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