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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.04, 3,814.88 and 899.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.04, 3,814.88 and 899.20 is: 1,348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.04 : 3,814.88 = 899.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.04/3,814.88 = 899.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.04x = 3,814.88 × 899.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.04x = 3,430,340.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,340.10/2,543.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.91

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