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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.63, 3,401.44 and 899.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.63, 3,401.44 and 899.63 is: 1,349.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.63 : 3,401.44 = 899.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.63/3,401.44 = 899.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.63x = 3,401.44 × 899.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.63x = 3,060,018.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,018.21/2,267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.44

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