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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.37, 3,994.69 and 1,902.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.37, 3,994.69 and 1,902.92 is: 2,621.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.37 : 3,994.69 = 1,902.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.37/3,994.69 = 1,902.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.37x = 3,994.69 × 1,902.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.37x = 7,601,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,601,570.92/2,899.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.80

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