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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.45, 3,688.08 and 898.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.45, 3,688.08 and 898.98 is: 1,348.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.45 : 3,688.08 = 898.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.45/3,688.08 = 898.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.45x = 3,688.08 × 898.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.45x = 3,315,510.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,510.16/2,459.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.07

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