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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.23, 4,350.27 and 2,009.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.23, 4,350.27 and 2,009.89 is: 3,014.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.23 : 4,350.27 = 2,009.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.23/4,350.27 = 2,009.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.23x = 4,350.27 × 2,009.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.23x = 8,743,569.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,743,569.61/2,900.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.78

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