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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.39, 2,809.95 and 899.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.39, 2,809.95 and 899.16 is: 1,349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.39 : 2,809.95 = 899.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.39/2,809.95 = 899.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.39x = 2,809.95 × 899.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.39x = 2,526,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,594.64/1,872.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.40

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