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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.73, 3,812.77 and 899.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.73, 3,812.77 and 899.03 is: 1,348.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.73 : 3,812.77 = 899.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.73/3,812.77 = 899.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.73x = 3,812.77 × 899.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.73x = 3,427,805.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,805.27/2,542.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.08

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