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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.28, 3,813.80 and 898.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.28, 3,813.80 and 898.84 is: 1,348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.28 : 3,813.80 = 898.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.28/3,813.80 = 898.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.28x = 3,813.80 × 898.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.28x = 3,427,995.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,995.99/2,542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.39

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