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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.25, 4,344.97 and 2,115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.25, 4,344.97 and 2,115.58 is: 3,170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.25 : 4,344.97 = 2,115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.25/4,344.97 = 2,115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.25x = 4,344.97 × 2,115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.25x = 9,192,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,192,109.42/2,899.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.51

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