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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.59, 4,340.59 and 2,076.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.59, 4,340.59 and 2,076.44 is: 3,109.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.59 : 4,340.59 = 2,076.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.59/4,340.59 = 2,076.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.59x = 4,340.59 × 2,076.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.59x = 9,012,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,012,947.81/2,898.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.43

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