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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.08, 3,654.96 and 898.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.08, 3,654.96 and 898.72 is: 1,347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.08 : 3,654.96 = 898.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.08/3,654.96 = 898.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.08x = 3,654.96 × 898.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.08x = 3,284,785.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,785.65/2,438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.28

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