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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.22, 4,005.27 and 2,018.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.22, 4,005.27 and 2,018.06 is: 2,787.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.22 : 4,005.27 = 2,018.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.22/4,005.27 = 2,018.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.22x = 4,005.27 × 2,018.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.22x = 8,082,875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,082,875.18/2,899.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.95

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