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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.52, 3,426.78 and 898.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.52, 3,426.78 and 898.51 is: 1,347.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.52 : 3,426.78 = 898.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.52/3,426.78 = 898.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.52x = 3,426.78 × 898.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.52x = 3,078,996.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,996.10/2,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.77

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