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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.24, 4,327.88 and 2,548.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.24, 4,327.88 and 2,548.93 is: 3,804.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.24 : 4,327.88 = 2,548.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.24/4,327.88 = 2,548.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.24x = 4,327.88 × 2,548.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.24x = 11,031,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,031,463.17/2,899.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.95

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