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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.23, 4,347.18 and 2,553.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.23, 4,347.18 and 2,553.27 is: 3,828.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.23 : 4,347.18 = 2,553.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.23/4,347.18 = 2,553.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.23x = 4,347.18 × 2,553.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.23x = 11,099,524.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,099,524.28/2,899.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.44

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