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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.64, 3,569.11 and 899.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.64, 3,569.11 and 899.84 is: 1,349.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.64 : 3,569.11 = 899.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.64/3,569.11 = 899.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.64x = 3,569.11 × 899.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.64x = 3,211,619.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,619.02/2,380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.06

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