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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,896.98, 4,337.69 and 2,383.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,896.98, 4,337.69 and 2,383.19 is: 3,568.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,896.98 : 4,337.69 = 2,383.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,896.98/4,337.69 = 2,383.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,896.98x = 4,337.69 × 2,383.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,896.98x = 10,337,541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,337,541.98/2,896.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.38

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