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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.27, 4,344.93 and 2,247.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.27, 4,344.93 and 2,247.81 is: 3,367.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.27 : 4,344.93 = 2,247.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.27/4,344.93 = 2,247.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.27x = 4,344.93 × 2,247.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.27x = 9,766,577.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,766,577.10/2,900.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.48

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