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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.67, 4,354.83 and 2,387.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.67, 4,354.83 and 2,387.94 is: 3,585.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.67 : 4,354.83 = 2,387.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.67/4,354.83 = 2,387.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.67x = 4,354.83 × 2,387.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.67x = 10,399,072.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,399,072.75/2,900.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.06

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