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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.34, 3,812.82 and 898.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.34, 3,812.82 and 898.66 is: 1,347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.34 : 3,812.82 = 898.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.34/3,812.82 = 898.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.34x = 3,812.82 × 898.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.34x = 3,426,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,428.82/2,542.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.75

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