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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.99, 3,688.83 and 898.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.99, 3,688.83 and 898.71 is: 1,348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.99 : 3,688.83 = 898.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.99/3,688.83 = 898.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.99x = 3,688.83 × 898.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.99x = 3,315,174.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,174.58/2,458.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.18

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