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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.99, 4,344.13 and 2,203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.99, 4,344.13 and 2,203.74 is: 3,305.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.99 : 4,344.13 = 2,203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.99/4,344.13 = 2,203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.99x = 4,344.13 × 2,203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.99x = 9,573,335.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,573,335.80/2,895.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.73

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