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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.76, 3,197.25 and 899.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.76, 3,197.25 and 899.49 is: 1,348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.76 : 3,197.25 = 899.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.76/3,197.25 = 899.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.76x = 3,197.25 × 899.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.76x = 2,875,894.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,894.40/2,132.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.44

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