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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.69, 3,814.87 and 898.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.69, 3,814.87 and 898.87 is: 1,348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.69 : 3,814.87 = 898.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.69/3,814.87 = 898.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.69x = 3,814.87 × 898.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.69x = 3,429,082.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,082.51/2,542.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.60

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