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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.26, 3,943.62 and 898.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.26, 3,943.62 and 898.02 is: 1,346.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.26 : 3,943.62 = 898.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.26/3,943.62 = 898.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.26x = 3,943.62 × 898.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.26x = 3,541,449.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,449.63/2,629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.94

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