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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.34, 3,427.74 and 899.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.34, 3,427.74 and 899.70 is: 1,349.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.34 : 3,427.74 = 899.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.34/3,427.74 = 899.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.34x = 3,427.74 × 899.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.34x = 3,083,937.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,937.68/2,285.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.44

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