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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.87, 3,814.19 and 899.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.87, 3,814.19 and 899.43 is: 1,349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.87 : 3,814.19 = 899.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.87/3,814.19 = 899.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.87x = 3,814.19 × 899.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.87x = 3,430,573.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,573.34/2,542.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.10

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