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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.67, 4,354.61 and 2,159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.67, 4,354.61 and 2,159.48 is: 3,243.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.67 : 4,354.61 = 2,159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.67/4,354.61 = 2,159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.67x = 4,354.61 × 2,159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.67x = 9,403,693.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,403,693.29/2,899.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.03

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