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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.97, 3,815.13 and 899.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.97, 3,815.13 and 899.30 is: 1,349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.97 : 3,815.13 = 899.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.97/3,815.13 = 899.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.97x = 3,815.13 × 899.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.97x = 3,430,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,946.41/2,542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.19

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