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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.93, 3,688.61 and 899.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.93, 3,688.61 and 899.87 is: 1,349.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.93 : 3,688.61 = 899.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.93/3,688.61 = 899.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.93x = 3,688.61 × 899.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.93x = 3,319,246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,246.54/2,459.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.33

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