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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.45, 4,343.71 and 2,247.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.45, 4,343.71 and 2,247.00 is: 3,366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.45 : 4,343.71 = 2,247.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.45/4,343.71 = 2,247.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.45x = 4,343.71 × 2,247.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.45x = 9,760,305.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,760,305.51/2,899.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.26

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