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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.96, 4,344.46 and 2,247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.96, 4,344.46 and 2,247.50 is: 3,367.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.96 : 4,344.46 = 2,247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.96/4,344.46 = 2,247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.96x = 4,344.46 × 2,247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.96x = 9,764,173.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,764,173.85/2,899.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.01

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