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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.13, 3,946.89 and 899.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.13, 3,946.89 and 899.75 is: 1,349.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.13 : 3,946.89 = 899.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.13/3,946.89 = 899.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.13x = 3,946.89 × 899.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.13x = 3,551,214.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,214.28/2,631.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.69

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