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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.20, 4,349.04 and 925.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.20, 4,349.04 and 925.11 is: 1,387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.20 : 4,349.04 = 925.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.20/4,349.04 = 925.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.20x = 4,349.04 × 925.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.20x = 4,023,353.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,353.58/2,899.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.75

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