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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.51, 3,812.39 and 898.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.51, 3,812.39 and 898.23 is: 1,347.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.51 : 3,812.39 = 898.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.51/3,812.39 = 898.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.51x = 3,812.39 × 898.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.51x = 3,424,398.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,398.58/2,541.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.39

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