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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.03, 4,327.55 and 2,548.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.03, 4,327.55 and 2,548.72 is: 3,804.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.03 : 4,327.55 = 2,548.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.03/4,327.55 = 2,548.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.03x = 4,327.55 × 2,548.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.03x = 11,029,713.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,029,713.24/2,899.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.62

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