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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.51, 3,946.04 and 899.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.51, 3,946.04 and 899.27 is: 1,349.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.51 : 3,946.04 = 899.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.51/3,946.04 = 899.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.51x = 3,946.04 × 899.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.51x = 3,548,550.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,550.89/2,630.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.00

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