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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.11, 4,337.70 and 2,272.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.11, 4,337.70 and 2,272.17 is: 3,399.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.11 : 4,337.70 = 2,272.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.11/4,337.70 = 2,272.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.11x = 4,337.70 × 2,272.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.11x = 9,855,991.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,855,991.81/2,899.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.66

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