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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.03, 3,570.55 and 899.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.03, 3,570.55 and 899.99 is: 1,349.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.03 : 3,570.55 = 899.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.03/3,570.55 = 899.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.03x = 3,570.55 × 899.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.03x = 3,213,468.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,468.22/2,381.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.62

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