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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.17, 3,814.91 and 898.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.17, 3,814.91 and 898.65 is: 1,348.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.17 : 3,814.91 = 898.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.17/3,814.91 = 898.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.17x = 3,814.91 × 898.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.17x = 3,428,268.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,268.87/2,542.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.56

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