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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.73, 3,814.26 and 898.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.73, 3,814.26 and 898.22 is: 1,347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.73 : 3,814.26 = 898.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.73/3,814.26 = 898.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.73x = 3,814.26 × 898.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.73x = 3,426,025.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,025.55/2,541.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.91

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