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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.94, 3,427.12 and 899.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.94, 3,427.12 and 899.08 is: 1,347.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.94 : 3,427.12 = 899.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.94/3,427.12 = 899.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.94x = 3,427.12 × 899.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.94x = 3,081,255.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,255.05/2,285.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.92

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