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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.67, 3,814.79 and 899.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.67, 3,814.79 and 899.33 is: 1,348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.67 : 3,814.79 = 899.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.67/3,814.79 = 899.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.67x = 3,814.79 × 899.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.67x = 3,430,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,731.52/2,543.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.73

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