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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.32, 3,814.52 and 899.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.32, 3,814.52 and 899.88 is: 1,349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.32 : 3,814.52 = 899.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.32/3,814.52 = 899.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.32x = 3,814.52 × 899.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.32x = 3,432,610.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,610.26/2,543.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.66

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