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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.99, 4,348.49 and 2,037.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.99, 4,348.49 and 2,037.15 is: 3,055.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.99 : 4,348.49 = 2,037.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.99/4,348.49 = 2,037.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.99x = 4,348.49 × 2,037.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.99x = 8,858,516.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,858,516.22/2,898.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.73

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