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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.94, 3,997.24 and 2,269.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.94, 3,997.24 and 2,269.45 is: 3,128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.94 : 3,997.24 = 2,269.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.94/3,997.24 = 2,269.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.94x = 3,997.24 × 2,269.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.94x = 9,071,520.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,071,520.65/2,899.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.18

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