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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.27, 4,336.65 and 2,448.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.27, 4,336.65 and 2,448.91 is: 3,663.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.27 : 4,336.65 = 2,448.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.27/4,336.65 = 2,448.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.27x = 4,336.65 × 2,448.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.27x = 10,620,070.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,620,070.97/2,899.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.01

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