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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.99, 3,812.09 and 897.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.99, 3,812.09 and 897.09 is: 1,345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.99 : 3,812.09 = 897.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.99/3,812.09 = 897.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.99x = 3,812.09 × 897.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.99x = 3,419,783.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,783.33/2,540.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.85

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