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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.73, 4,353.98 and 2,258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.73, 4,353.98 and 2,258.49 is: 3,389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.73 : 4,353.98 = 2,258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.73/4,353.98 = 2,258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.73x = 4,353.98 × 2,258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.73x = 9,833,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,833,409.00/2,900.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.98

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