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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.77, 4,344.18 and 2,247.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.77, 4,344.18 and 2,247.31 is: 3,366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.77 : 4,344.18 = 2,247.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.77/4,344.18 = 2,247.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.77x = 4,344.18 × 2,247.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.77x = 9,762,719.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,762,719.16/2,899.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.72

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