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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.05, 3,458.18 and 899.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.05, 3,458.18 and 899.49 is: 1,349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.05 : 3,458.18 = 899.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.05/3,458.18 = 899.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.05x = 3,458.18 × 899.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.05x = 3,110,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,598.33/2,305.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.47

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