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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.97, 3,999.11 and 2,201.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.97, 3,999.11 and 2,201.13 is: 3,034.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.97 : 3,999.11 = 2,201.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.97/3,999.11 = 2,201.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.97x = 3,999.11 × 2,201.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.97x = 8,802,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,802,549.99/2,900.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.35

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