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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.98, 3,568.26 and 898.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.98, 3,568.26 and 898.97 is: 1,347.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.98 : 3,568.26 = 898.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.98/3,568.26 = 898.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.98x = 3,568.26 × 898.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.98x = 3,207,758.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,758.69/2,379.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.81

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