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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,857.97, 4,279.44 and 2,299.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,857.97, 4,279.44 and 2,299.71 is: 3,443.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,857.97 : 4,279.44 = 2,299.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,857.97/4,279.44 = 2,299.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,857.97x = 4,279.44 × 2,299.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,857.97x = 9,841,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,841,470.96/2,857.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.52

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