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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.68, 3,427.86 and 898.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.68, 3,427.86 and 898.68 is: 1,348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.68 : 3,427.86 = 898.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.68/3,427.86 = 898.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.68x = 3,427.86 × 898.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.68x = 3,080,549.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,549.22/2,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.35

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