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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.39, 4,347.02 and 1,338.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.39, 4,347.02 and 1,338.23 is: 2,005.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.39 : 4,347.02 = 1,338.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.39/4,347.02 = 1,338.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.39x = 4,347.02 × 1,338.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.39x = 5,817,289.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,817,289.17/2,900.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.69

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