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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.27, 4,341.93 and 2,245.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.27, 4,341.93 and 2,245.81 is: 3,364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.27 : 4,341.93 = 2,245.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.27/4,341.93 = 2,245.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.27x = 4,341.93 × 2,245.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.27x = 9,751,149.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,751,149.81/2,898.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.47

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