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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.24, 3,945.36 and 898.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.24, 3,945.36 and 898.86 is: 1,348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.24 : 3,945.36 = 898.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.24/3,945.36 = 898.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.24x = 3,945.36 × 898.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.24x = 3,546,326.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,326.29/2,630.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.29

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