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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.01, 4,341.31 and 2,653.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.01, 4,341.31 and 2,653.22 is: 3,973.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.01 : 4,341.31 = 2,653.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.01/4,341.31 = 2,653.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.01x = 4,341.31 × 2,653.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.01x = 11,518,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,518,450.52/2,899.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.24

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