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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.81, 3,014.04 and 898.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.81, 3,014.04 and 898.53 is: 1,347.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.81 : 3,014.04 = 898.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.81/3,014.04 = 898.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.81x = 3,014.04 × 898.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.81x = 2,708,197.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,197.43/2,009.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.49

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