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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.38, 4,349.28 and 1,437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.38, 4,349.28 and 1,437.06 is: 2,155.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.38 : 4,349.28 = 1,437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.38/4,349.28 = 1,437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.38x = 4,349.28 × 1,437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.38x = 6,250,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,250,176.32/2,899.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.69

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