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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.97, 4,359.17 and 1,150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.97, 4,359.17 and 1,150.14 is: 1,725.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.97 : 4,359.17 = 1,150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.97/4,359.17 = 1,150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.97x = 4,359.17 × 1,150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.97x = 5,013,650.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,013,650.03/2,904.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.89

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