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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.37, 4,349.28 and 1,437.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.37, 4,349.28 and 1,437.05 is: 2,155.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.37 : 4,349.28 = 1,437.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.37/4,349.28 = 1,437.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.37x = 4,349.28 × 1,437.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.37x = 6,250,132.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,250,132.82/2,899.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.69

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