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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.04, 4,426.56 and 899.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.04, 4,426.56 and 899.04 is: 1,348.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.04 : 4,426.56 = 899.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.04/4,426.56 = 899.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.04x = 4,426.56 × 899.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.04x = 3,979,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979,654.50/2,951.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.56

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