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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.99, 4,347.32 and 2,318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.99, 4,347.32 and 2,318.18 is: 3,472.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.99 : 4,347.32 = 2,318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.99/4,347.32 = 2,318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.99x = 4,347.32 × 2,318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.99x = 10,077,869.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,077,869.55/2,901.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.74

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