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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.01, 3,945.29 and 898.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.01, 3,945.29 and 898.77 is: 1,348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.01 : 3,945.29 = 898.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.01/3,945.29 = 898.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.01x = 3,945.29 × 898.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.01x = 3,545,903.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,903.80/2,630.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.25

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