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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.50, 3,429.90 and 899.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.50, 3,429.90 and 899.72 is: 1,349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.50 : 3,429.90 = 899.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.50/3,429.90 = 899.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.50x = 3,429.90 × 899.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.50x = 3,085,949.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,949.63/2,286.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.64

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