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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.07, 3,198.89 and 899.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.07, 3,198.89 and 899.37 is: 1,349.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.07 : 3,198.89 = 899.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.07/3,198.89 = 899.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.07x = 3,198.89 × 899.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.07x = 2,876,981.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,981.20/2,132.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.38

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