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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.38, 4,343.20 and 2,315.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.38, 4,343.20 and 2,315.37 is: 3,468.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.38 : 4,343.20 = 2,315.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.38/4,343.20 = 2,315.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.38x = 4,343.20 × 2,315.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.38x = 10,056,114.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,056,114.98/2,899.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.37

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