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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.16, 3,945.72 and 898.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.16, 3,945.72 and 898.36 is: 1,347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.16 : 3,945.72 = 898.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.16/3,945.72 = 898.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.16x = 3,945.72 × 898.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.16x = 3,544,677.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,677.02/2,630.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.70

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