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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.39, 4,001.78 and 2,268.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.39, 4,001.78 and 2,268.67 is: 3,131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.39 : 4,001.78 = 2,268.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.39/4,001.78 = 2,268.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.39x = 4,001.78 × 2,268.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.39x = 9,078,718.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,078,718.23/2,899.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.25

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