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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.81, 3,429.08 and 898.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.81, 3,429.08 and 898.40 is: 1,347.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.81 : 3,429.08 = 898.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.81/3,429.08 = 898.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.81x = 3,429.08 × 898.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.81x = 3,080,663.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,663.83/2,285.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.74

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