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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.97, 4,340.52 and 2,274.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.97, 4,340.52 and 2,274.03 is: 3,402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.97 : 4,340.52 = 2,274.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.97/4,340.52 = 2,274.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.97x = 4,340.52 × 2,274.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.97x = 9,870,472.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,870,472.70/2,900.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.47

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