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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.01, 4,339.82 and 2,652.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.01, 4,339.82 and 2,652.22 is: 3,971.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.01 : 4,339.82 = 2,652.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.01/4,339.82 = 2,652.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.01x = 4,339.82 × 2,652.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.01x = 11,510,144.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,510,144.14/2,898.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.74

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