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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.44, 4,349.16 and 2,286.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.44, 4,349.16 and 2,286.39 is: 3,429.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.44 : 4,349.16 = 2,286.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.44/4,349.16 = 2,286.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.44x = 4,349.16 × 2,286.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.44x = 9,943,875.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,943,875.93/2,899.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.59

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