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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.50, 3,944.25 and 898.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.50, 3,944.25 and 898.13 is: 1,347.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.50 : 3,944.25 = 898.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.50/3,944.25 = 898.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.50x = 3,944.25 × 898.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.50x = 3,542,429.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,429.53/2,629.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.19

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