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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.92, 3,658.50 and 898.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.92, 3,658.50 and 898.92 is: 1,348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.92 : 3,658.50 = 898.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.92/3,658.50 = 898.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.92x = 3,658.50 × 898.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.92x = 3,288,698.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,698.82/2,437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.98

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