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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.36, 3,813.98 and 899.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.36, 3,813.98 and 899.86 is: 1,349.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.36 : 3,813.98 = 899.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.36/3,813.98 = 899.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.36x = 3,813.98 × 899.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.36x = 3,432,048.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,048.04/2,542.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.95

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