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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.84, 3,813.57 and 899.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.84, 3,813.57 and 899.17 is: 1,348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.84 : 3,813.57 = 899.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.84/3,813.57 = 899.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.84x = 3,813.57 × 899.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.84x = 3,429,047.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,047.74/2,542.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.51

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