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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.76, 4,349.66 and 1,437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.76, 4,349.66 and 1,437.44 is: 2,156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.76 : 4,349.66 = 1,437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.76/4,349.66 = 1,437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.76x = 4,349.66 × 1,437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.76x = 6,252,375.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252,375.27/2,899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.17

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